Part Qualified Financial Accountant

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Part Qualified Financial Accountant
Could this be the job for you?
Founded in 2008, BrandAlley is the UK’s leading off-price premium and luxury brand e-tailer across fashion, home, beauty, and lifestyle. We partner directly with over 500 premium brands offering luxury products at exclusive prices to our members.
BrandAlley has recently secured a majority stake in the luxury sneaker and fashion platform, The Edit LDN. We are actively seeking a Part Qualified Financial Accountant to become an integral part of our Finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in managing finance for The Edit LDN while working as part of the wider finance team.
This could be the job for you if you…

• You love a job where no two days are the same - from reconciliations and reporting to process improvements, you’ll really be able to utilise those great multi-tasking skills of yours.
• You’re a team player – you’ll be someone who enjoys working with others, sharing your knowledge with your finance colleagues, and working together to help achieve results.
• You’re super organised and able to prioritise and manage a varied workload.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare monthly management accounts in a timely manner.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT submissions, PAYE submissions, Corporation tax returns, National Statistics returns, and other statutory reports to maintain compliance with regulations.
• Support with any internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in adherence to accounting standards and company policies.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to provide valuable insights for decision-making and strategic planning, including insights on financial performance and trends.
• Monitor and analyse costs to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, collaborating with various departments to optimize spending.
• You’ll stay up to date on accounting standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring financial activities adhere to relevant laws and regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Effectively communicate financial information and analysis to stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
• Assist the wider finance team and business with ad hoc tasks.

What you’ll bring
The good stuff…

• You’ll be part-qualified, actively studying in a finance capacity (CIMA, ACCA, etc.)
• You’ll be an intermediate to advanced user of Excel, able to use pivot tables and V-LOOK-UPS to analyse large volumes of complex financial data.

The great stuff…

• You have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• You’re a motivated individual, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• You have a high level of commercial awareness and business acumen.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have previous experience in either e-commerce or retail.
  

Perks of the job…

• A modern, energetic, dynamic, and sociable office based in London's Shoreditch.
• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in our dog-friendly head office)
• 25 days holiday – Additional 1 day for each completed calendar year capped at 30 days!
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance – 3 x your annual salary
• Early Finish Fridays every week.
• Study support.
• Everyday Benefits – including Cycle to Work scheme, discounted Gym Memberships, Eyecare Vouchers.

Who are we?
BrandAlley is the go-to destination for designer brands at fantastic, exclusive prices. We’re a members-only site home to hundreds of some of the best high-profile labels in fashion, beauty and home. We stock an extensive selection of previous and current season stock at up to 90% off the RRP, from Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen to Molton Brown and Philip Kingsley. With new brands launching every week, our flash sales are exclusive and filled with highly in-demand pieces that mean time is of the essence! For an instant luxury hit, our members can also shop in our permanent designer treasure trove – the Outlet – where everything is available for immediate dispatch.
We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. BrandAlley UK Ltd collects, processes, and ensures the security of all personal data that we gather in accordance with data protection laws.
BrandAlley UK Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunities employer who provide equal employment opportunity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

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