Finance Manager

Harper May is collaborating with an iconic women's retail group. Known for their well-regarded business that, like much of the retail industry, has faced challenges, they have implemented a robust turnaround plan focusing on profitability over other metrics. Their iconic brands and thriving private label business collaborate with world-renowned brands and retailers. They are currently seeking a dynamic Finance Manager.

Overview

Reporting to the Managing Director (MD), this hands-on, fully rounded role offers a talented finance professional the opportunity to grow and learn. As a small company, this role involves managing the finances end-to-end, with input from the MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing all month-end reports
• Ensuring accurate P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Collaborating with the MD on margin checks and monthly report commentary
• Handling day-to-day bookkeeping
• Managing invoicing and purchase invoicing as needed
• Preparing and posting month-end journals
• Compiling accruals and prepayments
• Overseeing credit control, including chasing and monitoring debtor accounts
• Managing audits and resolving discrepancies
• Validating new supplier setups and change requests
• Preparing and filing VAT returns for the UK and other jurisdictions as required
• Managing creditors and payments
• Handling payroll
• Filing CT returns and accounts at Companies House
• Assisting the MD with budgeting, forecasting, and updating the financial model as needed
• Performing ad hoc commercial finance tasks to analyse activity
• Conducting filing and other ad hoc tasks as required

Candidate Profile

• Experience managing the financial accounting process in a small business that holds stock
• Preferably e-commerce or consumer retail finance experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to and manage changes in working practices

Systems and Essentials

• Part-qualified or having started accounting studies if a finance graduate
• Good to excellent Excel and general IT skills
• Must have experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (Jet reports experience is a bonus)