Location
London - European Head Office, prime central location close to Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus stations.

Hours
Hybrid working model - 3 days office-based, 2 days remote.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
UNIQLO, a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group and one of the largest apparel retailers globally, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its European Head Office in London. Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you will play a key role in ensuring IFRS, J-SOX, and statutory compliance across multiple European markets. You will own financial control, reporting accuracy, and balance sheet integrity while leading and developing a team of Financial Accountants. This role involves strengthening accounting processes, controls, and governance frameworks, partnering with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and identify efficiencies, supporting audits, and collaborating with shared service and outsourced finance teams. You will drive continuous improvement across accounting operations and reporting processes in a fast-paced international environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to combine strong technical expertise with business partnering, team leadership, and process improvement within a global retail organisation.

What We Offer
26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
30% staff discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Private pension scheme
Performance-based bonus scheme
Hybrid working model (3 days office-based, 2 days remote)
Social events throughout the year
Seasonal sample sales
Two paid Volunteer Days per year

Commitment to Inclusion and Data Protection
UNIQLO is an inclusive employer welcoming applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and personal information throughout the recruitment process.

Experience
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with post-qualified experience.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Solid understanding of balance sheet and P&L accounting.
Audit background preferred, with exposure to a commercial environment.
Experience managing and developing teams.
Advanced Excel and ERP systems knowledge.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

About you
Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent English; additional European language skills are advantageous.
Strong business partnering and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications
Qualified accountant designation (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) required.