Finance Assistant

RK BRANDS LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing e-commerce company in the UK is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to enhance their financial processes. The role involves maintaining ledgers, preparing payments, and assisting with month-end reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have experience with accounting software, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills. The position offers various perks including a discretionary bonus, flexible working hours, and gym membership.

Benefits

Discretionary yearly bonus

20/25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off

Flexible working

Free gym membership

50% staff discount across AYBL Group

Employee wellbeing support

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Social events

£100 gift card upon joining

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with payroll processes is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase and sales ledger.
• Prepare weekly payment runs for approval.
• Process data for VAT Returns.
• Assist with month end procedures and reconciliations.
• Prepare various reconciliation schedules.

Skills

Experience using accounting software (Xero Preferred)

Strong attention to detail

Competent with Excel

Excellent written English and verbal communication skills

Strong math’s skills

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant who is looking to progress their career within an exciting very fast-growing e-commerce company working for both of our brands, AYBL and Because of Alice. You will join a fast growing team helping to improve processes and controls, supporting the rest of the business as it moves into the next chapter of growth.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Maintaining purchase and sales ledger

· Preparing weekly payment runs for approval

· Processing data for VAT Returns

· Assisting with month end procedures and reconciliations

· Preparing various reconciliation schedules

· Analysis of various costs such as carriage/duty/vat

· Dealing with finance/ payroll queries both face to face and via email (internal and external)

· Payroll administration – summarise all changes to be made and prepare for approval

· Process staff expenses ensuring the expenses policy is being followed (including use of Soldo cards)

· Contribute ways to develop and improve the controls and processes

· General admin duties as required

Skills required

· Experience using accounting software (Xero Preferred)

· Knowledge of payroll processes or experience running payroll (preferred but not essential)

· Ideally at least 2 year’s industry experience and/or AAT Level 4 qualified

· Strong attention to detail is essential

· Listens carefully to instructions and comfortable asking questions if not sure of anything

· Strong math’s skills and comfortable working with large amounts of data

· Competent with Excel (essential)

· Maintain confidentiality and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

· Excellent written English and verbal communication skills

· Driven work ethic, taking ownership of your work/role

Perks

Discretionary yearly bonus

️ 20/25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off

Flexible working

35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break

️ 50% staff discount across AYBL Group

Social events

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

️ Free gym membership

£100 gift card upon joining

Employee wellbeing support

Location

Our home is located in Redditch, South Birmingham, with easy access routes to the M5/M42, a 20-minute walk to the train station, as well as many bus routes. Not forgetting Arrow Valley Lake which is a stone’s throw away and a beautiful spot to get those steps in or enjoy your lunch with a view.