Financial Accountant | Innovative Retail and E-Commerce Brand | London (Hybrid)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and e-commerce brand is hiring a Financial Accountant to support their growing finance team in London. The role involves performing reconciliations, managing AP/AR, and supporting financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant to join a thriving company with exciting growth plans.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Collaborative culture in London office

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or finalist level.
• Solid experience in AP, AR finance.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAS)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Financial Accountant | Innovative Retail and E-Commerce Brand | London (Hybrid), london

Client:

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Financial Accountant | Innovative Retail and E-Commerce Brand | London (Hybrid)

Harmonic is delighted to be partnering exclusively with one of the UK’s most exciting retail and e-commerce brands to hire a Financial Accountant to support their growing finance function.

Our client is a fast-growing, design-led brand with over 15 high-performing retail stores and a strong presence across e-commerce and wholesale channels. With products stocked in iconic retailers like Harrods and Selfridges, and exciting plans to open 3 new stores in the next 6 months, the business is scaling rapidly, with turnover expected to grow from £9 million to over £15+ million.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a collaborative team. You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance and transactional finance team to maintain robust financial processes, ensure accurate reconciliations, and support month-end and reporting activities. The role offers strong exposure to all core finance operations in a thriving retail environment, with great potential for career development.

The Role:

• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with month-end close tasks.
• Support with overseeing and managing the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Support stock and inventory accounting, including reconciliation of stock balances across retail and e-commerce channels.
• Support the Head of Finance / Management Accountant with preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Ensure the integrity of transactional data and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with VAT returns, supplier payment runs, and credit control as needed.
• Help drive improvements to financial systems and transactional processes to support scale.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as auditors and suppliers to support audit and compliance activities.

What We’re Looking For (essential):

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA,ICAS or Charted Accountant) or we would consider finalist level.
• Solid experience in transactional finance (AP, AR) and general accounting.
• Strong reconciliation skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Excel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working in retail, e-commerce, or other product-based businesses.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Exposure to stock accounting or multi-site businesses.

Salary & Benefits:

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office).
• Beautifully designed central London office and a collaborative culture.
• Excellent opportunity to develop within a high-growth brand.

If you're looking to grow your finance career in an ambitious and creative company, this could be the ideal next step.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom