Finance Assistant

City of London Permanent £30,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
A Finance Assistant is needed to provide support to the Accounting & Finance department within a fast-paced retail and manufacturing client. The role requires great attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, and a strong understanding of transnational finance (across AP and AR).
  • Based in the City of London (Shoreditch)
  • Luxury retail and manufacturing business

About Our Client

This is a fast growing retail and manufacturing business that specialise in the luxury side of the industry. They are known for the high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Located in the City of London (Shoreditch), the company promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration.The finance team in the company is small and this Finance Assistant will report directly into the Head of Finance and Operations, whilst also working alongside a Company Accountant. They work 4 days per week in the office and the working hours are 9.30 - 18.00.

Job Description

The successful Finance Assistant will:

  • Do the end to end management of the Accounts Payable and Receivable ledgers
  • Processing AP invoices and raising sales invoices
  • Supplier statement reconciliations
  • Weekly multi-currency (GBP, EURO, USD) bank reconciliations and payment runs
  • Aged debtor and Creditor reporting
  • Credit card reconciliations and staff expense processing
  • Main point of contact for all internal and external transnational finance queries
  • Monthly sales forecasting
  • Assist with the year-end audit and statutory accounts production
  • Ad hoc finance assistance

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

  • MUST have 2 years of experience in a similar role across AP and AR
  • MUST have a prior working knowledge of a Sage system (50 or 200)
  • Prior experience with Credit Control (desirable, not essential)
  • Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-lookups, Formulas)
  • Happy to work 4 days per week in the Shoreditch office
  • An interest in the furniture and interior design industry would be preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail

What's on Offer

  • £30,000 - £35,000
  • Season ticket loans
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Disc. bonus
  • Additional benefits
Contact
Ore Ogunlana
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6658094
Phone number
+44 207 269 2312

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Retail
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ore Ogunlana
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2312
Job reference
JN-022025-6658094