Qualified Accountant - Leading Ecommerce - London
A leading Ecommerce/Retail business are looking for an experience Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. This Accountant will be working in the Core Finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller, within the Finance department under the leadership of the CFO. You'll also be working closely with the Commercial team and the Commercial Finance team.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and the chance to really thrive professionally. They are hoping for someone who is keen to progress naturally with the business and act as an integral part of the Finance function.
They offer hybrid working only asking for 1-2 days in the office per week, they also have great company perks which include full remote working for 2 full months per year which allows staff to wind down and work from where they are comfortable for more balance!
Key responsibilities:
A highly visible Finance Business Partner to the Commercial Team
Ensuring we have an efficient and effective partner on boarding experience, owning the financial due diligence process
Ensuring adequate controls and processes are in place regarding partner and customer payments
Owning the day to day relationships with third party payment providers that facilitate the purchase of goods on the site
Maintaining strong partner relations and supporting the commercial team in resolving queries where needed
Minimising fraud risk and manage bad debt whilst maximising business performance
Finance expert on relevant projects, collaborating closely with cross functional teams and non-finance stakeholders
Creating transparency of our commercial cashflows, driving rolling forecasts and ensuring variances are well understood
Working with the Financial Controller and other members of the team to contribute to month-end close
Working closely with the People Team to ensure the monthly payroll is accurate
Assisting auditors with the preparation of the year-end audit
Management of a Finance Assistant, proactively supporting and developing their career
Contributing to other areas as the business scales and develops
Key skills:
Finalist or newly qualified Accountant
Experience within the Creative sector would be ideal but also open to Practice experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
You'll have some demonstrable experience as a business partner
Highly numerate with a strong attention to detail
Strong experience of stakeholder management, comfortable to challenge as necessary
Ability to work in fast paced environments
Eager to learn and progress with the business
Apply today!
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