At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations and deliver accurate reporting for a fast-growing ecommerce fashion brand.
- Company: Join Christopher Keats Media, a dynamic and expanding ecommerce fashion company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial decision-making and contribute to business growth.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified accountant with finance experience, ideally in ecommerce or retail.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Our client is a fast scaling ecommerce fashion brand operating one global eCommerce store with a balanced sales mix across the UK, US and international markets, highlighting significant headroom for future international expansion. As the Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial operations, working closely with the Financial Controller to deliver accurate financial reporting, compliance, and analysis. You will have the opportunity to further develop your career, contributing to strategic financial decision‑making and business growth.
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely payment and collections.
- Ensure that all transactions (sales, expenses, purchases) are correctly recorded in the accounting system.
- Help manage and track ecommerce sales transactions, returns, and refunds in collaboration with the operations team.
- Prepare VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks, including posting journal entries, recording all financial transactions, and maintaining accurate records in the general ledger.
- Prepare weekly payment run, reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and payment gateway accounts (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) regularly.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Support the preparation of year‑end financial statements and work closely with auditors.
- Reconcile inter‑company transactions and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and in accordance with company policies.
- Support with stock valuation and inventory accounting in line with the business requirements.
A GOOD FIT LOOKS LIKE:
- Part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong desire to complete your qualification.
- Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within an ecommerce or retail business.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficient in using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel or Google Sheets.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance
Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Location: City Of London, England, United Kingdom.
Salary: £60,000.00‑£70,000.00.
Financial Accountant employer: Christopher Keats Media Limited
Join a vibrant and fast-growing beauty brand in West London, where your role as a People & Operations Coordinator will be pivotal in shaping a positive employee experience. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers opportunities for personal growth, and allows you to make a meaningful impact within the team. Embrace the chance to work closely with the founders and help streamline operations in a dynamic environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and engagement.
Contact Details:
Christopher Keats Media Limited Recruitment Team
