Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Department: Finance

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Location: this Is a hybrid role, with 3 days a week based In The Fold's Bermondsey Head Office

Role Purpose: responsible for all aspects of cash and bank reconciliations, general accountants payable and providing support to the finance team.  

Areas of responsibility:

1.    Sales, cash & banking

• Reconciliation of all GBP, EUR & USD bank accounts on a daily/weekly basis
• Reconciliation of other cash accounts including Braintree, PayPal, Shopify & Global-e on a weekly basis ensuring any queries are communicated to Customer Services and resolved in a timely manner
• Reconciliation of store cash balances
• Communicate weekly cash balances to CEO, CFO & HoF

2.   Accounts Payable

• Ownership of invoice postings and supplier relationships for certain areas of spend, ensuring consistent communication with Finance Manager on the status of these accounts.
• Weekly posting of supplier payments
• Completing certain Supplier Statement Reconciliations
• Ad hoc support where required, during periods of annual leave etc.

3.   Management Accounts & Trackers

• Preparation of all monthly bank & cash reconciliations
• Ownership of certain balance sheet reconciliations

4.  General

• Assist Finance Manager in compiling documentation for year end audit
• Other ad hoc tasks and support to the Finance team in line with team requirements

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those that are successful to the next stage.

Diversity and Inclusion

We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.

About You:

·      Previous experience working in the Finance team of an SME retail/ecommerce business

·      Solid financial systems experience; Netsuite preferable

·      Strong Excel skills (pivots, vlookups etc.)

·      Good understanding of basic accounting principles

·      A motivated and ambitious team player, keen to be an integral part of the Finance team

·      A great communicator, building and encouraging strong relationships with the rest of The Fold team

Benefits & Perks  of working with The Fold:

• 25 days holidays (including bank holidays)
• Buy additional holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Yearly gift voucher of £1,250
• A friends and family discount policy with 50% off full retail price.
• Bike to work scheme, save on the cost of bikes and equipment.
• Eye Care.
• Summer Friday hours
• Fully stocked snack cupboards, fruits and coffee & tea
• Regular Social Events - including summer and Christmas parties
• Volunteering