At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage stock accounting, VAT returns, payroll, and financial reporting in a dynamic retail environment.
- Company: Hush, a leading UK online fashion retailer with a relaxed and entrepreneurial culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, early finish Fridays, and regular social events.
- Other info: Supportive team culture that values collaboration, creativity, and individual growth.
- Why this job: Join a growing brand and make a real impact while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA with finance experience, ideally in retail or ecommerce.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 34000 £ per year.
Hush is an ambitious and distinctive fashion brand, with plans to double the business over the next few years.
Founded 21 years ago, we are now established as one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers.
We employ around 140 employees across head office and retail, creating and selling a beautiful range of women’s clothing and accessories characterised by effortlessness, simplicity and a laidback sense of style.
Despite the challenges to the retail industry, Hush has continued grow – and our company culture still reflects our entrepreneurial roots and relaxed aesthetic.
We love hard-working and talented people with a can-do attitude and a passion for what they do.
At Hush, we're looking for a
Junior Accountan t to join our Finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who wants to broaden their experience in a fast-paced retail business, taking ownership of key financial processes while partnering with teams across the company
- What you'll be doing
- Reporting to our
Lead Financial Accountant , you'll play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring the accuracy of our financial reporting.
From stock accounting and VAT to payroll, forecasting and month-end reporting, you'll support the smooth running of the finance function while identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
You'll
- Manage stock accounting, reporting and cashflow forecasting, ensuring accurate stock valuation and financial controls.
- Prepare UK and international VAT returns and complete VAT reconciliations.
- Review monthly payroll, journals and reconciliations, working closely with HR and our payroll provider.
- Support the month-end close through balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and financial reporting.
- Partner with Buying, Merchandising, Operations and Customer Services to provide financial insight and improve business performance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Assist with audits, ERP developments and finance process improvements.
- Embrace AI and automation to improve efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
About you
- Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA with at least two years' finance experience.
- Experience within a retail, wholesale, ecommerce or other stock-based business is desirable.
- Good understanding of stock accounting, VAT and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be an advantage).
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with confidence building relationships across the business.
- Curious about technology and excited by opportunities to use AI and automation to improve ways of working.
About Us
We're a business that's growing with purpose, where collaboration, creativity and kindness are part of everyday life.
You'll join a supportive finance team where your ideas are welcomed, your development is encouraged and your work genuinely makes an impact.
Our values of
Hunger, Unity, Spirit and Humour shape everything we do, and we're proud to create an environment where people can do their best work while feeling like themselves.
If you're looking for a varied finance role where you'll gain exposure across multiple areas of accounting while supporting a growing retail brand, we'd love to hear from you.
Why you'll love it here
A supportive, collaborative and friendly team.
Plenty of opportunities to learn and develop.
Flexible hybrid working.
Ongoing learning and development.
Regular social events and team celebrations.
Early finish Fridays and flexibility that supports work-life balance.
Our Commitment
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to succeed.
We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and we're proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated.
If this sounds like your next move, we'd love to hear from you.
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Junior Accountant employer: Hush
Hush is an exceptional employer that values innovation and efficiency in the fashion industry, offering a dynamic work environment in Clapham. With flexible working options and a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Joining Hush means being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing the customer experience and optimising operations.
