Assistant Accountant - Retail in London

Join our dynamic corporate team and become part of Aman Group. With offices strategically located around the world (Zug, London, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Miami and New York), our corporate colleagues are at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence for our ultra-luxury brand.

The Assistant Accountant plays a key role in the day‑time running of the finance function, supporting operations across the Aman Retail Brand. This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on role responsible for supporting financial processes across multiple legal entities. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Finance Manager to help develop the finance function and drive efficiencies across existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Post invoices, process payments, address supplier queries, maintain accurate records for advance payments, and manage aged creditors reconciliation.
• Accounts Receivable: Issue sales invoices across entities, maintain clear records, and communicate with customers to ensure accurate billing.
• Credit Control: Reconcile, collect, and clear aged debtors in a timely manner; assist the operations team with invoice processing.
• Banking: Maintain accurate banking records and regularly reconcile bank accounts in multiple currencies.
• Reconciliations: Provide assistance to reconcile e‑commerce orders with cash receipts.
• Audit Support: Provide assistance in the year‑end audit process with external auditors.
• Month‑Closing: Support monthly close processes, including bookkeeping for multiple entities, journal preparation, monthly financial reports, intercompany reconciliations, and cash flow management.
• VAT Returns: Assist with VAT return preparation.
• Systems Implementation: Assist in rolling out SAP accounting system and drive efficiency initiatives across the organisation.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities within the Retail organisation.
• Office Administration: Contribute to office administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, general ledger management, month‑end reporting, and VAT.
• Accounting qualification or currently studying towards ACCA (desirable).
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity finance environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Experience working with multi‑currency transactions (essential).
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Xero or SAP (preferred).
• Retail industry experience, including stock and import/export exposure (preferred).
• Intermediate to strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills (essential).

This position does not attract visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have existing permission to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits including exciting international career opportunities in a company that is expanding rapidly. We prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.

Since its inception in 1988, Aman Group has strategically evolved, transitioning from a collection of intimate resorts into a pioneering force across the realms of hospitality, residences and experiences including Aman Essentials and Aman Interiors. We invite you to join us in our pursuit of unparalleled service. We believe that the environments and experiences we create can only be brought to life through our people: the heartfelt attention to detail, the welcoming smiles, and the love and passion for creating a sense of belonging. When you join Aman Group, you join a family.