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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Pay

    £30,000

Contract Finance Assistant Opportunity~Retail Company

Your new company

- A global retail organisation with a strong heritage and a modern, forward‑thinking culture.
- Operates within the lifestyle and fashion industry with multiple revenue streams including retail, e‑commerce, and wholesale.
- Offers a collaborative working environment with a hybrid model (3 days in the office; 4 during probation).

Your new role
- Support daily store cash accounting including:
- Recording and reconciling cash receipts.
- Ensuring accurate posting of cash transactions against sales/returns.
- Monitoring store float balances and organising cash collections.
- Assist with retail and e‑commerce gift card and store credit reconciliations.
- Take ownership of selected balance sheet accounts and monthly reconciliations.
- Process monthly department store settlements for loyalty schemes and e‑commerce activity.
- Support credit control processes.
- Handle new customer and supplier set up requests in line with internal controls.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance leadership team.

What you'll need to succeed

- Basic understanding of finance, accounting or business principles with a willingness to learn.
- Awareness of revenue streams and cash‑handling within a retail environment.
- Practical experience or internships are beneficial but not essential.

- Graduate level education or equivalent; finance related studies advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and XLOOKUP).
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Highly organised, detail oriented and structured approach to work.
- Strong problem solving ability and persistence when investigating issues.
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to improve processes.
- Clear communicator and comfortable working cross‑functionally.
- Positive, adaptable, and supportive team mindset.

What you'll get in return

- Competitive salary

- 50% staff discount (including sale items) and 25% discount in outlets.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day off on your birthday.
- Two paid volunteering days per year.
- Enhanced pension, maternity and paternity benefits.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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