Financial Accountant Innovative Retail and E-Commerce Brand

Financial Accountant | Innovative Retail and E-Commerce Brand | London (Hybrid)

Harmonic is delighted to be partnering exclusively with one of the UK's most exciting retail and e-commerce brands to hire a Financial Accountant to support their growing finance function.

Our client is a fast-growing, design-led brand with over 15 high-performing retail stores and a strong presence across e-commerce and wholesale channels. With products stocked in iconic retailers like Harrods and Selfridges, and exciting plans to open 3 new stores in the next 6 months, the business is scaling rapidly, with turnover expected to grow from £9 million to over £15+ million.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a collaborative team. You'll work closely with the Head of Finance and transactional finance team to maintain robust financial processes, ensure accurate reconciliations, and support month-end and reporting activities. The role offers strong exposure to all core finance operations in a thriving retail environment, with great potential for career development.

The Role:

• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with month-end close tasks.
• Support with overseeing and managing the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Support stock and inventory accounting, including reconciliation of stock balances across retail and e-commerce channels.
• Support the Head of Finance / Management Accountant with preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Ensure the integrity of transactional data and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with VAT returns, supplier payment runs, and credit control as needed.
• Help drive improvements to financial systems and transactional processes to support scale.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as auditors and suppliers to support audit and compliance activities.

What We're Looking For (essential):

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA,ICAS or Charted Accountant) or we would consider finalist level.
• Solid experience in transactional finance (AP, AR) and general accounting.
• Strong reconciliation skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Excel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in retail, e-commerce, or other product-based businesses.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Exposure to stock accounting or multi-site businesses.

Salary & Benefits:

• £50,000-£65,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office).
• Beautifully designed central London office and a collaborative culture.
• Excellent opportunity to develop within a high-growth brand.

If you're looking to grow your finance career in an ambitious and creative company, this could be the ideal next step.

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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.