Finance Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant who is looking to progress their career within an exciting very fast-growing e-commerce company working for both of our brands, AYBL and Because of Alice. You will join a fast growing team helping to improve processes and controls, supporting the rest of the business as it moves into the next chapter of growth.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintaining purchase and sales ledger
• Preparing weekly payment runs for approval
• Processing data for VAT Returns
• Assisting with month end procedures and reconciliations
• Analysis of various costs such as carriage/duty/vat
• Dealing with finance/ payroll queries both face to face and via email (internal and external)
• Payroll administration – summarise all changes to be made and prepare for approval
• Process staff expenses ensuring the expenses policy is being followed (including use of Soldo cards)
• Contribute ways to develop and improve the controls and processes
• General admin duties as required

Skills required

• Experience using accounting software (Xero Preferred)
• Knowledge of payroll processes or experience running payroll (preferred but not essential)
• Ideally at least 2 year’s industry experience and AAT Level 3 qualified
• Strong attention to detail is essential
• Listens carefully to instructions and comfortable asking questions if not sure of anything
• Strong math’s skills and comfortable working with large amounts of data
• Competent with Excel (essential)
• Maintain confidentiality and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Excellent written English and verbal communication skills
• Driven work ethic, taking ownership of your work/role

Benefits

• Discretionary yearly bonus
• 20/25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
• 35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break

Location

Our home is located in Redditch, South Birmingham, with easy access routes to the M5/M42, a 20-minute walk to the train station, as well as many bus routes. Not forgetting Arrow Valley Lake which is a stone’s throw away and a beautiful spot to get those steps in or enjoy your lunch with a view.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance