Finance Assistant - Maternity Cover

Lazy Oaf; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Contract: Temporary or Freelance, part time

Start Date: ASAP

Location: London

Founded by Gemma Shiel from a North London Garage in 2001, Lazy Oaf is a design-led lifestyle brand with a history of doing things our own way. What started with hand-printed T-shirts sold from a stall in East London has now become an established independent brand, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our small team in this maternity cover role, working alongside the Finance Director.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Obtain approval of invoices from budget holders
• Post invoices
• Maintain organised filing of invoices
• Prepare weekly payment runs for review
• Submit payments to online banking for authorisation
• Post and allocate payments
• Ensure the purchase ledger is kept up to date
• Investigate any differences and ensure all balances are understood
• Maintain the AP inbox
• Proactively respond to internal and external queries, escalating where necessary

Accounts Receivable

• Post ecommerce and retail sales transactions
• Prepare wholesale invoices

Banking

• Post all bank, credit card and petty cash transactions
• Reconcile bank, credit card and petty cash

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in a similar role
• Competent user of Sage 200
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Multi-currency experience
• Strong attention to detail
• An organised approach
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Life at Oaf

As part of our ongoing commitment to create a work environment that values wellbeing, balance, and inclusivity, at Lazy Oaf we work an adjusted work week. An adjusted work week offers Oafs more flexibility around their personal commitments, responsibilities, and interests. We are open to discussing part-time hours for this role; just let us know what you're looking for.

At Lazy Oaf, we don’t just accept difference – we’re built on it. Lazy Oaf is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

How to Apply:

Send us an email telling us a bit about you and why Oaf, with the subject title ‘Finance Assistant’. Include your CV and preferred contract type/hours.

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