Finance Assistant

ME AND EM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand based in Greater London is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial processes during an ERP migration. Responsibilities include reconciliation of sales, maintaining records, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate should have experience in finance, excellent Excel skills, and a strong understanding of cash handling. The role offers a dynamic work environment with generous employee benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and social events.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Staff Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role, preferably in retail.
• Strong understanding of cash handling, reconciliations, and sales reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and SAGE preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily UK online and store sales.
• Maintain sales records and report discrepancies.
• Perform cash reconciliations across various platforms.
• Assist month-end and year-end closings.
• Help prepare for annual audit and ensure financial data is organized.

Skills

Finance experience

Cash handling

Reconciliations

Sales reporting

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Title

Finance Assistant

Reporting to

Finance Manager

Location

Head Office, White City Place, West London

Contract Type

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us

ME+EM is one of the UK's fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. In addition to a thriving global digital presence, we operate flagship stores in London and Edinburgh, concessions within Harrods and Selfridges, and have recently expanded with new store openings in the U.S.

At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it's fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone's hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to gain hands‑on experience in a rapidly evolving industry while supporting key financial processes during an ERP system migration. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this person will assist in day‑to‑day finance tasks including but not limited to sales and stock reporting, cash reconciliation and assisting with the migration to our new ERP system. The candidate will provide support to the overall team and will be able to work on their own initiative, be proficient in excel and have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily UK online and store sales, ensuring all transactions are accurately captured in the current accounting software (Sage 200).
• Maintain sales records, investigate and report any discrepancies to the Finance Manager.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations for online and in-store sales across various payment platforms, as well as the gift card platform, ensuring consistency across all transactions.
• Oversee petty cash management, including reconciliation and posting of entries.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closings by ensuring timely and accurate posting of relevant entries.
• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation for the annual audit by ensuring that all financial data is organised and readily accessible, collating necessary financial documentation and reports.
• Support the finance team in the migration of financial data to the new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics).
• Prepare ad‑hoc tasks as required by the Finance Manager including but not limited to responding to internal and external queries relating to finance transactions.

Skills

• Proven experience in a finance role, preferably within a retail or fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of cash handling, reconciliations, and sales reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and SAGE preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to use initiative, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with financial system migrations or transitions.
• Knowledge of retail industry financial practices.
• Previous exposure to supporting audit processes would be advantageous.

Employee Benefits

• 33 days annual leave for full‑time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays).
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Length of Service Award.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Staff uniform for retail employees.
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount.
• Annual Volunteer Day.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Eye Care Vouchers.
• Real Living Wage Employer.
• Employee led committees.
• Social events and biannual parties.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

Equal Opportunities

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities' employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.

Please email [email protected] should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.