This role involves processing financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and supporting the month-end and year-end processes. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Assistant will have strong attention to detail, an analytical mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
* Process customer refunds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
* Check bank receipts, ensuring timely and accurate allocation.
* Manage purchase ledger, including invoice processing, credit allocations, and query resolution.
* Conduct supplier statement reconciliation and manage monthly aged creditors reconciliation.
* Support monthly reporting and management accounts preparation.
* Maintain financial systems, ensuring updates and compliance with best practices.
* Assist with cash flow updates related to imports, landed costs, and buyer loans.
* Reconcile company credit cards and manage employee expense processing.
* Generate key financial reports for internal stakeholders.
* Assist in year-end statutory accounts preparation and financial audits.
* Resolve invoice queries via phone and email.
* Handle the financial administration of running a fleet of vehicles, including van tolls.
* Perform ad hoc financial tasks and projects as directed by the Financial Controller.
Requirements & Skills
Essential:
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance-related role.
* Proficiency in BrightPearl, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
* Strong understanding of financial reconciliations and reporting.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
Personal Attributes:
* High attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial tasks.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
* A team player with a proactive approach to learning and process improvement.
* Integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial data.
Benefits
* Competitive pay and benefits
* Growth opportunities and career development
* Fun, fast-paced team environment
* Chance to drive customer loyalty in a leading UK ecommerce retailer
* 22 days holiday per year, together with bank holidays, and a scheme to enable employees to purchase an additional 3 days holiday from the Company, or sell back 2 days of holiday to the Company;
* Length of Service holiday awards: 1 extra day for every 3 years service;
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions of 3% in line with current statutory requirements;
* Salary sacrifice Cycle-to-work scheme;
* Staff discounts on the Leader product range;
* Subsidised gym membership;
* Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Wellbeing Advice & Counselling
* Employee Referral Bonus
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Salary: £27K- £29K depending on experience