Jellycat Toy Co. Ltd.

Jellycat Toy Co. Ltd. is seeking a technically strong qualified accountant to bring clarity and governance to a growing group. The Group Accounting Policy & Controls Manager will own group policies, assess significant transactions and drive alignment of controls and core finance processes across entities. The role requires ACA or equivalent, strong IFRS knowledge, and experience with external auditors. ERP transition experience is advantageous and the candidate should balance technical needs

For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them. We are seeking a technically strong qualified accountant who enjoys bringing clarity, structure and consistency to an evolving finance environment, can form robust accounting judgements, and is passionate about strengthening controls, governance and ways of working across a rapidly growing group. The Group Accounting Policy & Controls Manager will own the development and implementation of group accounting policies, assess and document accounting treatment for significant transactions and emerging business activities, and drive alignment of financial controls and core finance processes across the group to improve consistency, governance and compliance. You'll be: Acting as the Group subject matter expert for accounting policy and technical accounting matters across the business. Reviewing and determining appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions as they arise, documenting conclusions and providing clear guidance to Finance teams. Owning the development, maintenance and communication of Group accounting policies, ensuring consistency of application across all entities. Identifying areas where financial controls, governance and finance processes require strengthening and developing practical improvement plans. Leading initiatives to standardise and align key finance processes, controls and reporting practices across the Group. Acting as a key point of contact for technical accounting queries and control-related matters arising through the external audit process. Providing coaching and technical guidance to finance teams on accounting policy, controls and best practice. Supporting the phased implementation of the Group's new ERP platform by assessing the impact on accounting policies, controls and processes, and ensuring appropriate governance is maintained across business units during the transition to a common Group solution. You'll have: An accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge, including a solid and up-to-date understanding of IFRS Experience developing and implementing accounting policies and preparing technical accounting assessments within a multi-entity, international organisation Experience working with external auditors and managing technical accounting discussions Exposure to finance transformation initiatives or ERP implementations would be advantageous The ability to balance technical accounting requirements with commercial practicality Demonstrable experience improving financial controls, governance frameworks and finance processes Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise documentation Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively where required The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and drive cross functional workstreams through to completion

For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them. We are looking for a commercially minded Paid Social Media Senior Executive to join our Global Digital Marketing team, based at our London HQ. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Paid Social, you will help deliver and optimise paid social campaigns across key international markets, supporting customer acquisition, brand growth and ecommerce performance. This role combines hands-on campaign management with performance analysis, cross-functional collaboration and ongoing testing to ensure Jellycat continues to engage customers through best-in-class paid social activity You'll be; Supporting the planning, execution and optimisation of full-funnel paid social campaigns across international markets. Managing and optimising campaigns across platforms including Meta, Instagram and Pinterest, while exploring new and emerging channels. Monitoring campaign performance and making data-driven recommendations to improve acquisition, engagement and return on investment. Managing day-to-day budget pacing and identifying opportunities and risks to maximise performance. Testing audiences, creative approaches, placements and bidding strategies to drive continuous improvement. Partnering with ecommerce, marketing, brand and creative teams to deliver compelling, platform-relevant content. Turning campaign performance data into actionable insights that strengthen creative and marketing effectiveness. Maintaining reporting dashboards and sharing clear performance updates with stakeholders. Keeping up to date with platform developments, industry trends and emerging social media opportunities. Collaborating with external partners and sharing best practice across the wider team. You'll have; Proven experience in a paid social, digital marketing or digital media role. Around four or more years' experience managing paid social campaigns, ideally within a retail or consumer-focused environment. Strong knowledge of paid social platforms, campaign management and audience targeting strategies. Experience working across international markets. A solid understanding of website analytics, conversion tracking and performance measurement. Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations. Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative approach and the confidence to work effectively across multiple teams. A proactive, curious mindset with a desire to learn, develop and continuously improve.