Junior Finance Assistant

OVERVIEW

London-based luxury leather goods brand Métier is looking for a Junior Finance Assistant. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-scaling luxury brand, working on day-to-day financial activities, contribution to month-end & exposure to cross-functional activities.   

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Day-to-day responsibility for the accounting and bookkeeping functions, ensuring books and records are maintained to business and legal requirements.
• Support month-end management accounts process.
• Treasury ownership including Daily Bank Reconciliations, Credit Card Reconciliations (Amex), Payment runs & Cash-flow review – clearly communicating with departments on status.
• Invoicing and reconciling payments from wholesale/B2B/ E-Commerce accounts.
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts in timely and accurate manner
• Assist and help drive AR/AP functions to maintain effective cash-flow with a core focus on credit control.
• Help drive change through process improvements and system developments/ implementations.
• Ad-hoc financial duties & reporting
• General office management, such as ordering office supplies,

Key Personal Competencies /Skills 

We are a small team so you must be proactive and willing to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. We are looking for:

• Experience from a similar role, ideally within a Retail/ E-commerce business.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications; Experience using Xero or similar accounting system desirable.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA accredited (partially qualified) or QBE considered.
• Experience using Bright Pearl or exposure similar ERP System
• Exposure to E-Commerce Platforms – Shopify experience desirable
• Accounts Payable, Treasury or Receivable experience
• Data driven and analytical.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly motivated, hardworking, and flexible; comfortable with change