Senior Assistant Finance Manager @NET-A-PORTER @MR PORTER

THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP is seeking a Senior Assistant Finance Manager in London to lead a team of Accounts Assistants, oversee statutory reporting for multiple entities, and support year-end audits. The role involves driving process improvements, providing financial analysis, and collaborating cross‑functionally to improve operational efficiency.

You will manage month-end activities, maintain strong accounting controls, and contribute to the monthly management pack while engaging with external

Qualifications

• Audit and Assurance experience with a Big Four background.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and SOX exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Accounts Assistants with coaching and feedback.
• Prepare statutory accounts for multiple entities and support year-end audits.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with financial and non-financial teams for alignment.
• Support month-end postings, reporting, and journal activity.
• Maintain accounting controls ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Assist monthly management reporting and pack preparation.
• Participate in ad hoc finance projects with external providers.
• Develop understanding of operations and cross‑department impact.

Skills

SOX experience

Advanced Excel

Dynamics 365

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Big Four background

Job description

Senior Assistant Finance Manager

NET-A-PORTER is the ultimate luxury fashion destination for women. Since 2000, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, jewelry and home décor, from the world's most coveted brands. NET-A-PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People) with dedicated Personal Shoppers and invitation-only benefits. Through content, it provides expert styling advice, engaging storytelling and profiles incredible women via editorial vertical, PORTER. NET SUSTAIN, its product curation of consciously crafted luxury, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. NET-A-PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.

MR PORTER is the men's luxury style destination. Since 2011, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, grooming and lifestyle products from the world's most coveted designers. It delivers exceptional quality with private label, Mr P., and market-leading exclusive capsule collaborations with brand partners. MR PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People), with first access to products, a dedicated personal shopper and invitation-only benefits. Through content across all its platforms, it provides expert styling advice, immersive storytelling, and profiles inspiring men, places and products. Consciously Crafted, its responsible product curation, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. MR PORTER Health In Mind, its long-standing initiative in partnership with Movember, raises awareness of men's mental and physical health. MR PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.

Location and Reporting

Location: Our Westfield office in London

Reporting into: Senior Finance Manager

Essentials

Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:

• A pension that both you and the company contribute to
• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working (4 days per week in the office, 1 day from home)
• A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership : Manage and develop a team of Accounts Assistants, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Statutory Reporting : Responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts for multiple entities and manage the year-end audit process, whilst being supported by the Senior Finance Manager
• Continuous Improvement : Recommend and implement process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and improve operational efficiency
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate effectively with both financial and non-financial teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment across the business.
• Month-End Activities : Support journal postings, reporting activities, and ensure all month-end journals are processed accurately and on time.
• Compliance & Controls : Maintain strong accounting controls to ensure compliance with PCAOB standards and relevant accounting regulations.
• Management Reporting : Assist in the preparation of the monthly management pack and related financial reports.
• Project Involvement : Participate in ad hoc finance projects and coordinate activities with external tax and accounting providers as required.
• Business Understanding : Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the company's operations and how other departments impact financial performance.

Candidate Profile

• SOX experience and strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Ability to be flexible in a changing environment and work to strict deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Dynamics 365 advantageous.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Project management skills with the ability to handle high volumes of requests.
• Driven, proactive, and eager to progress - this role suits someone who is ambitious to reach Finance Manager level, excited by hands‑on leadership experience with direct reports, and keen to grow and make an impact in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Audit and Assurance
• Big Four background
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA

About the Company

From the moment you join the LuxExperience Group we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary.

LuxExperience is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and