Accounting and Finance Assistant

About Smartech Retail Group

Do you want to help shape the future of retail? Here’s a thought – how about doing that, while helping people get a sneak peek of what the world is creating at the same time.

We are Smartech Retail Group – a destination for innovation at the world’s best department stores. We let people discover, try and play with the latest innovation, gaming, and e‑mobility across our 12 experience‑led concept stores globally. Because honestly, why should retail be boring? If you want to create immersive experiences and unforgettable memories, this is your chance! We are now looking for you – our new Accountant & Tax Assistant who will play a key role as part of our HQ and finance team providing first‑class customer experience.

About the role as Accounting and Finance Assistant

Are you passionate about retail, collaborations and world‑leading innovation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Accounting and Finance Assistant will play a leading role in delivering the overall finance strategy, with key focus upon commercial agreements, recovery, stakeholder collaboration and management, finance planning, and driving annual revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Accounts payable and receivable activities, keeping revenue and cash flow up to date.
• Managing treasury activities and ensuring liquidity.
• Monitoring and producing accurate financial reports and information.
• Preparing quarterly and annual tax compliance and ensuring tax returns are filed on time.
• Developing relationships with external contacts such as tax authorities, auditors and solicitors.
• Assisting with tax audits or inspections when required.
• Producing invoices in the Finance ERP – Xero system and maintaining monthly accounts.
• Maintaining an accurate filing and record‑keeping system for all financial statements and company documents.
• Planning and forecasting activities with business partners to achieve business and company goals.
• Providing insights on the financial health of the organisation and assisting management to make financial decisions.
• Investigating means to improve profitability and ensuring legal compliance.

Ideal Candidate

• 3–5 years of solid experience in accounting, tax compliance and general financial operations, preferably within a public practice or corporate finance environment.
• Proficient in preparing and lodging BAS, IAS, payroll tax and income tax returns across a range of entity types.
• Familiar with interpreting basic legal and regulatory tax requirements and providing clear, timely advice.
• Knowledge of commercial documentation such as invoices, contracts and supplier agreements and awareness of GST, FBT and superannuation obligations.
• Experience with debtor management, aged receivables and supporting issue resolution or payment negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – clear, client‑focused, and professional.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical mindset; highly competent in Excel and able to interpret and communicate financial data effectively.
• Proven ability to support business units by translating tax and financial insights into actionable operational decisions.
• Results‑oriented, accountable and consistently meeting deadlines and KPIs.
• A collaborative team player who supports and uplifts colleagues, with the confidence to take initiative and continuously improve processes.

Salary and Details

Salary: £28,000‑£30,000. Start: Immediately. Location: London. Job Hours: Full time.