Finance Associate

GetHarley; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GetHarley, a fast-growing startup in the skincare technology sector, is seeking a bookkeeper/part-qualified accountant. This hybrid role in London involves managing daily finance operations, with opportunities for growth and impact. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience and AAT Level 4 qualifications, eager to work in a fast-paced environment that values personal development.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Private healthcare with Vitality

Regular team socials

Discounted skincare products

Quarterly all-company GetTogether's

Dog friendly office

Laptop provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes for month-end and year-end.
• Proficient in financial reporting and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including AR and AP.
• Process month-end adjustments and run bank reconciliations.
• Support with production of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

About GetHarley

GetHarley empowers people to look, feel and be their best selves — at every age. We are the first platform to combine technology with the human instinct and experience of a Clinician to deliver a deeply personalized and effective experience. Our company is transforming the skincare and healthy ageing experience as we know it.

Launched in May 2019, we are backed by top-tier venture capitalist firms, raising $52 million in our funding to date. Currently, at ~95 employees and growing, we are an award-winning, fast-paced business, growing triple-digits year over year with no market competition. Today, we empower over 1000 clinicians to increase their skincare product sales and drive patient loyalty via the GetHarley platform and we plan to grow this significantly in the coming year. We are looking for ambitious, dynamic, kind people to help us continue to scale.

Your work & team

This is an exciting opportunity to join GetHarley if you are a bookkeeper or a part-qualified accountant looking to kick-start your finance career.

As we head into an exciting stage of growth, this is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a scaling Finance Team which we are building from the ground up. Reporting directly to our Finance Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our finance function. From creating foundational processes to co-developing strategies for a scalable, future-proof department, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to make an impact from day one.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least two years of experience who is looking to deepen their financial expertise and take on more responsibility in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Day-to-day finance operations (AR, AP and commission reports)
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform month-end and year-end adjustments and reconciliations
• Prepare and process journal entries
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations
• Support the production of monthly management accounts
• Assist with VAT returns and other regulatory filings
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting and ad hoc finance tasks
• Run and contribute to improving financial processes and internal controls
• Take on broader finance responsibilities as the company scales
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or similar finance role
• Must have completed AAT exams (Level 4 or equivalent) or be a part-qualified accountant
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Proficient in accounting principles and financial reporting
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Experience in VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounts
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Enthusiastic about joining a fast-paced, mission-led startup
• Experience using Xero (strong plus)

Office location

We have a Marylebone, London HQ which is open anytime you want to pop in. This role is hybrid with 1-2 days working in the office per week.

Why choose GetHarley

• It’s an exciting challenge. No two days are the same! We are an ambitious company that moves fast and hustles.
• You are making a difference. We are empowering our clinicians and supporting our patient's skincare goals.
• Growth opportunities. We take personal development seriously and support your growth ambitions.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Private healthcare with Vitality
• Regular team socials
• Discounted skincare products
• Quarterly all-company GetTogether's
• Dog friendly office located in Marylebone
• Seasonal merch drops
• Laptop provided

GetHarley is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

We want to leverage this diversity by building an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, can be themselves and strive to be their best. That way we can build a better future for our employees, our patients and clinicians.