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SalaryFinance Assistant Fast Growth LuxuryDrinks Scaleup North London / Hybrid
Harmonic are proud to be working with a fast-growing Luxury Drinks business on the hire of their first Finance Assistant to join the team on a part-time basis (2-3 days per week).
Having scaled up organically over the past 10 years our client is a well-established player in the Luxury Drinks space who has seen revenue growth to GBP10m+ over the past few years with ambitions to carry on scaling. Reporting to the Finance Manager this role will support with the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable and Receivables function as well as supporting on the preparation of the monthly accounts up to trial balance.
Our client sells their products in high volume at premium costs and operate both a wholesale and ecommerce revenue model so the ideal candidate will be able to help to streamline efficiencies across the AP/AR functions as well as supporting in creating robust reports.
The culture of the business is fast paced and dynamic and would suit candidates who enjoy being part of an SME where there is a real opportunity to grow and shape the finance function. There is a huge sense of pride and passion for the products the business sells and a collective and collaborative feel between different departments and peers.
The Role:
The Finance Assistant role reports to the Finance Manager and comes with a mentored relationship with both the Finance Manager and company Directors. The ideal candidate will have a good handle on transactional finance (accounts payable / accounts receivable). Experience working with Xero or similar cloud based accountancy software would be beneficial.
- Manage the day-to-day Finance Operations side of the business (owning Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll)
- Accurately report on purchase invoices in a timely manner
- Provide cash flow updates and provide weekly payment runs.
- Manage Payroll and Expense management.
- Manage Bank Account and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Ensure that month-end duties are completed by the start of every month.
What our client would like to see:
- Confident written and verbal communication
- Minimum of 1-2 years of finance experience
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamic 365 or Xero
- Proactivity and desire to gain a firmer understanding of month and year-end tasks
- Excellent Organisational skills
- Real desire to learn and progress quickly
What we would like to see:
- Experience with product-based business. This could be with a food, drink, fashion, retail, e-commerce, cosmetics, or fashion brand for example.
- Passion for the SME / Scaleup / Start-up space.
- Our client is a growing business so if you enjoy working in a flexible environment with lots of growth and change this would be a great role for you.
Salary: GBP30-33,000 + benefits
WFH: 3 days in office and 2 days from home
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
