Assistant Accountant (Retail Finance)

Location: Leicester, United Kingdom; office-based 5 days a week

Salary: From £35,000 per year

Company

Retail and online business operations supported by Finance, Technology, Product, and offshore teams.

What you will do

• Manage master data for branded supplier accounts and maintain accurate account information.
• Process and submit invoices, manage supplier queries, and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor VAT, commission, and other compliance exceptions, including HMRC self-billing agreements.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, support general ledger management, and assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Support projects and business change initiatives by testing changes and identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Improve finance processes, introduce automation, and support invoicing, reporting, financial analysis, and scenario modelling.

Requirements

• Experience in finance operations, accounting, or a similar environment with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or another relevant financial qualification.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency in Google Workspace, with experience using data analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, adapt to change, and drive continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with Finance, Technology, Product, wider business stakeholders, and an extended offshore team.
• Company performance-based bonus and Sharesave scheme.
• Product, partner brand, staff shop, and beauty discounts.
• On-site nursery, free parking, restaurants, digital GP, and health and wellbeing services.
• Apprenticeship and development opportunities, financial wellbeing support, and employee support networks.
• Discounted flexible gym memberships through Wellhub.