Senior Finance Assistant

Senior Finance Assistant | Carnforth | Up to £45k | Purpose-Driven Luxury Business

Are you a diligent and proactive finance professional looking to join a purpose-led, design-driven company? This is a rare opportunity to support the financial heartbeat of a small but ambitious creative studio redefining luxury through sustainability and craftsmanship.

As the studio continues to grow, we're seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to provide essential day-to-day financial support. Reporting directly to the COO, you will play a key role in managing core finance operations-from bookkeeping and reconciliations to assisting with management accounts and payroll.

The environment is creative, passionate, and sometimes fast-paced. You'll need to be adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident working independently while collaborating across departments to promote financial awareness.

This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday.

• Oversee daily bookkeeping, including transaction categorisation and bank reconciliations

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

• Assist with monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

• Support cashflow forecasting and reporting

• Process payroll and maintain related records

• Prepare VAT returns in collaboration with external accountants

• Assist with year-end accounts and tax return preparation

• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and performance reviews

• Work with both GBP and EUR across multi-currency projects

• At least 5 years' experience in finance or bookkeeping

• Strong practical experience with management accounts support and cashflow reporting

• Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks (or equivalent)

• Comfortable working with multi-currency accounts (GBP and EUR)

• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work alongside both creative and operational teams

• £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)

• Living Wage and Living Pension employer

• Purpose-driven company culture

• Career development support

• Office-based, full-time (08:30-17:00 Mon-Thurs, 08:30-16:00 Fri)

If you're a dependable finance professional who enjoys bringing structure to a creative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At Harmonic, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that every candidate is given equal consideration, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation.

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.