Financial Assistant

Liberty Towers; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand is seeking a Finance Assistant for a short-term maternity cover in Marylebone, London. The role involves managing day-to-day finance operations and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and relevant accounting experience. Ideal for someone ready to contribute to a bustling office environment and gain valuable experience.

Qualifications

• 12-18 months of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Business One.
• Confident with Excel and standard accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the finance mailbox, responding to suppliers and filing emails.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with monthly reporting.
• Process journals and support with month-end accruals.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Attention to detail

Proactive

Team player

Tools

SAP Business One (SAP B1)

Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Liberty Towers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Short-Term Contract (3 Months)

We’re supporting a well-established, award-winning beauty brand with offices in Marylebone who are looking for a capable Finance Assistant to join on a short-term maternity cover contract. You’ll play a key role in keeping day-to-day finance operations running smoothly while a team member is on leave.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who’s confident with the basics and ready to step into a busy, professional office.

️ Available to start immediately

️ Hands-on experience using SAP Business One (SAP B1)

️ Confident with Excel, formulas and standard accounting processes

️ At least 12–18 months of relevant accounting experience (e.g. Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant level)

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of finance mailbox, responding to suppliers, filing of emails & invoices in respective folders
• Preparing VAT returns and IOSS
• Assisting with monthly reporting and reconciliations
• Processing journals and daily banking
• Providing HoF with month end accruals and prepayments
• Supporting with balance sheet and P&L reviews
• Inputting and reviewing data in SAP B1
• Helping with financial admin and ad-hoc tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Someone reliable and ready to hit the ground running
• Comfortable working 2 days a week from the office
• Analytical aptitude and excellent attention to detail
• Experience of marketplace/Amazon reconciliations
• Proactive, a strong team player and a 'hands on' attitude

Contract Type: Short-term maternity cover (3 months – possibility of being made permanent)

Location: Marylebone, London – close to Oxford Circus & Bond Street

Start Date: ASAP

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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