Financial Accountant

Bathroom Bubbles Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bathroom Bubbles Ltd in Tipton, UK, is seeking a Financial Accountant to lead financial operations across B2B channels and marketplaces. The role covers multi-currency accounting, VAT/MTD compliance, and robust internal controls.

You will partner with senior management to drive accurate reporting, budgeting, and year-end processes, while overseeing reconciliations, supplier accounts, and system integrations with Xero and other platforms.

Qualifications

• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified/part-qualified (or AAT Level 4 with ecommerce experience).
• 4+ years in general accounting, with 1+2 years in UK e-commerce/B2B/multi-channel marketplaces.
• Proven UK VAT, MTD compliance, PVA import rules, and cross-border tax knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online, Brightpearl or NetSuite; Shopify Admin, Amazon Seller Central, and A2X.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, FX accounting, large CSV datasets).
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work in a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Revenue and gateway reconciliation across Shopify, Amazon UK/EU, eBay, Stripe, PayPal, and multi-currency accounts.
• UK VAT returns under MTD; manage PVA, duty deferment, customs charges, and cross-border reporting.
• Inventory and COGS accounting across multi-location 3PL warehouses; track movements and write-downs.
• Channel profitability analysis across UK, EU, and Rest of World; analyze margins and ad spend efficiency.
• Systems and integration management between sales channels, middleware (A2X, Link My Books), and core platforms (Xero, NetSuite).
• Enforce internal controls, refund procedures, and granular cash flow reporting.
• Oversee supplier invoicing, price discrepancies, and claims with logistics partners.
• Support MD/FD with budgeting, forecasting, year-end accounts, and management reports.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

AAT Level 4

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Brightpearl

NetSuite

Shopify

Amazon Seller Central

A2X

Job description

Financial Accountant

Working Hours:

Monday Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm UK Time

Company:

Bathroom E-commerce and Distribution Company

About Bathroom Bubbles Ltd

Established in 2008, Bathroom Bubbles Ltd is a rapidly expanding specialist wholesaler and distributor of premium bathroom products. Operating dynamically across the omnichannel space, we supply high-quality goods to e-commerce platforms, plumbers' merchants, bathroom showrooms, and retail networks.

We are a fast-moving, high-growth company filled with motivated, ambitious, and supportive individuals who possess a true \"can-do\" attitude. We believe in creating clear pathways to success for our team members and providing a great work environment. If you are driven, passionate about efficiency, and want to make a lasting impact, we want you on our team.

Role Purpose

Provide strategic financial leadership and manage day-to-day finance operations across our Business-to-Business (B2B) channels and online marketplaces. This role oversees high-volume transactional data, multi-currency accounting, inventory landed costs, and HMRC tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Revenue and Gateway Reconciliation: Perform daily reconciliations of payouts, platform fees, refunds, and chargebacks across Shopify, Amazon (UK/EU), eBay, Stripe, PayPal etc. against multi-currency bank accounts.
• Tax Compliance and Reporting: Prepare and submit UK VAT returns under Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules. Manage Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA), duty deferment accounts, customs charges, and reporting for cross-border transactions.
• Inventory and COGS Accounting: Calculate accurate landed costs (factoring in freight, customs duty, and port fees) across multi-location 3PL warehouses. Track inventory movements, write-downs, and monthly COGS calculations.
• Channel Profitability Analysis: Produce monthly channel-by-channel P&L statements (UK vs. EU vs. Rest of World). Analyse gross margins, return rates, marketplace commission structures, and ad spend efficiency.
• Systems and Integration Management: Audit and maintain automated data syncs between sales channels, middleware (e.g., A2X, Link My Books), and core accounting platforms (Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite).
• Financial Controls and Operational Governance: Enforce internal control policies, establish robust refund approval procedures, and manage granular cash flow reporting.
• Logistics and Supplier Accounts: Oversee supplier invoice settlements, audit price discrepancies, and manage claims filings with logistics partners for lost or damaged goods.
• Executive Support: Assist the Managing Director and Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting, end-of-year accounts, and management report packs.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional Certification: ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified/part-qualified (or AAT Level 4 with extensive relevant e-commerce experience).
• Sector Experience: 4+ years in general accounting, with a minimum of 1 2 years focused on UK e-commerce, B2B, or multi-channel marketplaces.
• Tax and Customs Knowledge: Proven expertise in UK VAT regulations, MTD compliance, PVA import rules, and cross-border tax frameworks.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online, Brightpearl, or NetSuite, alongside Shopify Admin, Amazon Seller Central, and e-commerce connectors (A2X).
• Data Analysis: Advanced Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, foreign exchange gain / loss accounting, and manipulation of large CSV transactional data sets).
• Soft Skills: Strong commercial awareness, high attention to detail, time management, and the flexibility to champion finance functions within a collaborative small team.

Location:

Tipton, UK.

The role is a hybrid role with expectations of travel to the HQ. The hybrid role will be discussed in the interview.