Richemont Retail Accountant
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont Retail Accountant in London. Drive process improvements in retail accounting, reconciliations, and financial operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to key projects within the Retail Accounting team, identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements
- Optimize balance sheet reconciliation processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency
- Strategically partner with retail and e-commerce teams to align financial operations with business objectives
- Proactively manage and execute timely reconciliation and clearing of General Ledger accounts (trade debtors, VAT, deposits)
- Ensure all month-end closing tasks are delivered accurately in strict adherence to Group policy
- Identify, design, and implement clear and efficient processes for Accounts Receivable (AR) management
- Perform rigorous operational controls over sales and financial transactions of boutiques
- Serve as the primary contact point for stores regarding operational processes and controls
- Attend boutique stock counts as required and provide on-site assistance and training to boutiques
- Ensure completeness and proper retention of documentation for audit purposes
- Provide supporting documentation and timely responses to internal and external audit queries
- Uphold compliance with local internal control policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to engage with finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Highly proactive, solution-oriented, and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities
- Reliable, dynamic, curious, and positive thinking mindset
- Committed, enthusiastic, flexible, and organized team player with high sense of ownership
- Strong facilitating skills and continuous improvement mindset
Skills
Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate significant experience in retail accounting, financial operations, or a closely related finance discipline, with proven expertise in process improvement and project management. A track record of managing reconciliation processes and serving as a business partner to operational teams is essential.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualifications (such as ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) are preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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