Accounts Assistant

Boux Avenue; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Enhanced pension

Staff discount

Study support

Social events

Fun working environment

Job summary

Boux Avenue is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Team with monthly close, budgeting, and statutory audits. You will work in a collaborative environment to drive process improvements and report to the Management Accountant.

Key tasks include preparing accruals and prepayments, assisting internal reports and balance sheet reconciliations, helping with annual budget forecasts, and contributing to the audit evidence.

Qualifications

• Finance related university degree required.
• Desire to pursue a career in finance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good practical knowledge of Excel; advanced formulas advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with calculations to prepare accurate monthly accruals and prepayments journal entries
• Supporting the preparation of internal reports and finance analysis across the business
• Contributing to the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Supporting the timely preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Contributing to the preparation of quality evidence for the annual statutory audit
• Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment, ensuring effective internal communication and contributing to the success of the wider team.
• Undertaking ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities to meet changing business needs and departmental objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Interest in finance

Education

Finance-related degree

Tools

Excel

Advanced Excel formulas

Job description

Who are we?

Boux Avenue is the cool, young, London-based lingerie, nightwear and swimwear brand, with 27 stores across the UK and a thriving ecommerce business at www.bouxavenue.com. Founded in April 2011, the brand describes its core aesthetic as a blend of the sweet and the sexy, with its bi-annual collections designed by their in-house team. Pitched at what the brand calls an 'accessible luxury' price tag, Boux Avenue's reputation is founded not only on the femininity of its products, but also on their quality, comfort and fit, backed up with the offer of a free and expert bra fit service in all of its stores.

No matter what your age, size or style, Boux Avenue is an inclusive brand for everybody. Available in sizes 28-40, A-H cups and sizes 6-18. With an unrivalled eye for detail and passion for customer service, Boux Avenue is your ultimate destination whether you're looking for everyday essentials or something a little sexier.

The Role:

The main purpose of the role is to assist the Finance Team in providing high quality financial information in order to actively support the growing business. This includes month end close, annual budget and statutory audit. The right person will be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment to drive process improvements. This role will be reporting to the Management Accountant.

What will the role include?

• Assisting with calculations to prepare accurate monthly accruals and prepayments journal entries
• Supporting the preparation of internal reports and finance analysis across the business
• Contributing to the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Supporting the timely preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Contributing to the preparation of quality evidence for the annual statutory audit
• Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment, ensuring effective internal communication and contributing to the success of the wider team.
• Undertaking ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities to meet changing business needs and departmental objectives.

What would we like to see in you?

• Finance related University degree
• Desire to pursue career in finance, you will be keen to learn new skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good, practical knowledge of Excel, knowledge of advanced formulas will be advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• A team player, with good communication skills to be able to interact with colleagues within the business.

What are the benefits?

• Competitive salary.
• 33 days holiday allowance, including bank holidays. Plus an additional wellbeing day.
• Eligible to join the enhanced pension scheme after 12 months service.
• Generous discount at Boux Avenue and across the brands within Theo Paphitis Retail Group (Ryman, Robert Dyas & London Graphic Centre).
• Study support package.
• Fun working environment, with regular social events.