Senior Accountant (Parental Leave Cover)

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team at Eton’s headquarters in Gånghester. This is a parental leave cover, where you will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvements in our finance operations.

About Us

Eton is a global brand with an omnichannel presence, founded in Sweden in 1928. Our exclusive shirts and accessories reach customers online, in our own brand stores, and through the world’s major multi-brand platforms and department stores. Read more at etonshirts.com.

Our company culture promotes an open environment where everyone is transparent, respectful, honest, and trusting.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who share our core values:

• ONE ETON: We work together, we win together

• EMPOWERING: We show respect for others

• WORK SMART: We say yes to the right challenges, the right way

• QUALITY-DRIVEN: We exist to offer high-quality products and deliver high-quality work in every touchpoint

• CUSTOMER-COMMITTED: The customer is always the most important person in the room

• PROGRESSIVE: We are innovative and always have the future in mind

In addition to sharing our core values, you are:

• Analytical and structured, with a strong eye for detail

• Proactive and solution-oriented

• A collaborative team player who thrives in an international environment

• Confident in managing deadlines and priorities

• Curious and open to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

As Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in accounting, reporting, and financial analysis within the retail segment. Your main responsibilities include:

• Managing accounting transactions, monthly and annual closings, and publishing accurate financial statements on time

• Preparing reconciliations, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and variance analyses (YTD/MTD vs. last year and budget)

• Handling tax calculations, VAT reporting, and submissions to authorities (e.g., SCB, social security)

• Ensuring timely and accurate bank payments and administration of internal recharges

• Acting as the main point of contact for accounting queries during interim and year-end audits

• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and IFRS standards, including regular control testing

• Managing monthly accruals to ensure stability and accuracy within COGS and OPEX reporting lines

• Acting as the main point of contact for the retail organisation on accounting matters

This is a full-time parental leave cover starting in January 2026 and ending in March 2027. The position reports to the Finance Manager.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in an international setting

• Solid knowledge of Swedish accounting principles and VAT regulations

• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

• Strong IT skills; experience with Dynamics 365 is an advantage

How to Apply

Are you the right candidate? Please apply directly in our recruitment system.

For any questions, please contact:
Eric Westergren, Finance Manager
eric.westergren@etonshirts.com

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.