James, Management Accountant
Working at Joules
- What attracted you to Joules and why did you choose to work for us?
- Having worked at a number of large retailers prior to the role at Joules, I had a desire to work within a more entrepreneurial and dynamic environment. Growing up in Leicestershire I was well aware of the Joules brand and the opportunity to grow and develop my career alongside the brand was an opportunity I was not going to miss.
- Tell us about a typical day…
- A typical day….! The ambition and dynamism within Joules, particularly within the International division, means very few days are “typical”. A typical day within International Finance could involve anything from invoice approvals and duty and VAT auditing through to account profitability analysis, new market/customer analysis and cost and margin analysis.
- What's the best thing about working at Joules?
- The ambition that underpins the company, continually driving the brand forward and the career opportunities this facilitates.
- What’s been your biggest achievement so far?
- Assisting with the international expansion of Joules.
- What qualities make someone successful at Joules?
- Ambition, hard-working and fun-loving.
- What do you think makes Joules unique as an employer?
- The Joules brand is a young and dynamic British company with enormous global potential.
- What would your advice be to someone considering joining Joules?
- You will encounter lots of opportunities and challenges; remember, tough times don’t last, tough people do.
A bit more about you...
- What is your favourite film or book?
- 'The Dummies Guide to Accounting and Finance'.
- What’s the best holiday you’ve ever been on?
- Rugby tour of Australia.
- What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
- A consultation with a tailor to design and have made a tailored suit.