Finance Assistant Remote
Job description
Contract type Permanent
Location Remote
Salary Dependent on experience + location
Job posted 05/24/2023
Taylor & Hart
At Taylor and Hart we are an online engagement ring company. Our “without limits” approach to product design, customer experience and our ethical supply chain has positioned us as one of the most disruptive jewellery companies in the last decade. Our workplace is supportive, rewarding and flexible, celebrating diversity, equality, sustainability and inclusiveness.
As we’ve grown, so too has the complexity behind our financial and performance reporting capabilities and we’re now looking for a talented individual to join the team and help us grow 3x over the next 3 years.
The Role
We’re seeking a high performing Finance Assistant to join the Taylor & Hart Finance Team and support the CFO and Financial Controller in managing the financial operations and booking keeping processes. The role can be based in one of our offices in London, UK,Sofia, Bulgaria or it can be remote.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who proactively works with the finance leadership to grow within the role, looks to build partnerships with key Taylor & Hart stakeholders in order to gain a good overview of the business from the inside out and is eager to make a real difference to the company’s success.
We will provide internal training wherever possible to upskill candidates as well as support / provide time for completing their accounting qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing, processing and troubleshooting the financial transactions and reports
- Assistance with Bookkeeping, Financial Budgeting
- Basic bookkeeping duties to keep track of incoming and outgoing payments
- Assisting external bookkeepers in USA and BG resolving queries on:
- Bank Reconciliations
- New Suppliers
- Review of accrual, prepayment and suspense postings
- Import and reconciliation of sales and deferred income
- Processing customer refunds
- Assistance with purchase ledger and supplier relationships
- Hygiene checks of supplier details within accounting system & invoice system, Dext (ensuring remits are sent with each payment & automations of Dext are correct)
- Assist with preparation of Management Accounts and financial reports
- Answers question and provide assistance to internal stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed
- Supporting senior staff with the preparation of monthly accounts and forecasts
- Preparing BACS payments for suppliers and employees
- Reconciliation of main supplier accounts monthly to statement – raising any queries or missing invoices and resolving in a timely manner
- Activate finance orders weekly & investigate any historic outstanding orders.
- Ensure all payroll information is received and filled in the relevant places within the monthly deadline
- Onboarding new employees to the healthcare plan
- Adding length of service annual leave to HR portal on a monthly basis
- Monthly approval of affiliate platform
- Update employee device tracker
- Assistance with office admin tasks
- Any other relevant ad-hoc duties in support of finance team
Ideal Candidate
- AAT Level 3 or equivalent
- A commitment to professional development and the willingness to pursue professional qualifications, including accounting diplomas
- Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
- Desire to work in a dynamic environment with wide ranging responsibilities
- Strong understanding of business principles and practices
- Superior attention to detail, organisational skills, planning skills, analytical skill and problem-solving skills
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets competency
- Strong general computer skills and ability to readily learn new systems
- Work using your own initiative and actively seek out opportunities to add value
What we offer
- Options: become a part-owner of the business – offered to every new employee
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity policy for qualifying members
- Dedicated mental health first-aiders, for you to reach out to if you need someone to speak to
Please apply by emailing [email protected] with your cover letter and CV using the subject line “Finance Assistant”.
