Senior Finance Assistant | Purpose-Led Luxury | Carnforth

Harmonic Finance™ | Certified B Corp; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage

Living Pension

Office-based Work Environment

Job summary

Join a purpose-driven luxury studio as a Junior Finance Manager, where creativity meets structure. You'll manage the financial backbone of a small, ambitious team dedicated to redefining luxury through sustainability. This role offers the chance to take ownership of financial functions, from bookkeeping to management accounts, in an environment that values detail and creativity. If you're an adaptable finance professional with a passion for impactful work, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in bookkeeping or finance.
• Strong hands-on experience with management accounts.
• Proficiency with multi-currency accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and cashflow reports.
• Prepare VAT returns and support year-end accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Management Accounts

Cashflow Reporting

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Junior Finance Manager | Purpose-Led Luxury | Carnforth

Are you a meticulous and proactive finance professional looking to join a purpose-led, design-driven company? This is a rare opportunity to become the financial backbone of a small but ambitious creative studio redefining luxury through sustainability and craftsmanship.

The Role

As the studio continues to grow, we’re looking for a Junior Finance Manager to take full ownership of the financial function. Reporting to the COO (who has been covering finance to date), you’ll be responsible for everything from day-to-day bookkeeping to preparing monthly management accounts. The team is small, creative, and passionate - so part of your role will involve gently guiding budget awareness across the board.

The pace can vary—from full-on busy to quieter reflective periods—so we’re looking for someone who is adaptable, steady, and comfortable working independently. This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

1. Manage daily bookkeeping including transaction categorisation and bank reconciliations
2. Handle all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
3. Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
4. Maintain accurate cashflow forecasting and reporting
5. Process payroll
6. Prepare VAT returns in collaboration with external accountants
7. Support year-end accounts and tax return processes
8. Contribute to quarterly performance reviews and financial process improvements
9. Work in GBP and EUR to reflect multi-currency project activity

What We Need to See (Essential)

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a bookkeeping or finance role
• Strong hands-on experience with management accounts and cashflow reporting
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks (or similar)
• Confident working with multi-currency accounts (GBP and EUR)
• High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both structured and creative team members

Package

• £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Living Wage and Living Pension employer
• Office-based, full-time (08:30–17:00 Mon–Thurs, 08:30–16:00 Fri)

Interested?

If you're a reliable finance professional who thrives in an environment where creativity meets structure, we'd love to hear from you.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.