Financial Administrator / Accounts & Operations Assistant
Exotico Fresh Int. Limited
Location: The Bottle Factory, Bermondsey, London SE1
Salary: £32,000 - 40,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Work Location: Office-based
About Exotico Fresh Int. Limited
Exotico Fresh Int. Limited is a young and growing import business based in Bermondsey, London.
Having been trading for less than a year, the company has grown quickly and reached an exciting stage where we are looking to make our first hire.
Until now, the Owner/Director has managed all aspects of the business personally. We are now looking for a reliable, organised and commercially minded individual to take ownership of the financial administration side of the company while also providing wider administrative and operational support.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a business at an early stage, work directly alongside the Owner/Director and grow their role and responsibilities as the company develops.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Owner/Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the business, helping ensure that invoicing, cash flow, stock records and general administration are accurate and well organised.
Your key responsibilities will include:
● Preparing, issuing and managing customer invoices
● Monitoring outstanding invoices and supporting credit control
● Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records
● Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts
● Monitoring incoming and outgoing payments
● Reconciling stock records and investigating discrepancies
● Supporting stock and inventory management
● Maintaining organised records relating to purchases, sales and imports
● Assisting with general office and business administration
● Working directly with the Owner/Director to improve financial and administrative processes
● Taking increasing ownership of the company’s financial administration as the business grows
As an early employee in a growing company, there will also be opportunities to become involved in other areas of the business and help establish processes and systems for the future.
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, dependable and comfortable taking responsibility for their work.
Ideally, you will have:
● Previous experience in accounts administration, accounting, finance administration, bookkeeping or a similar role
● Experience with invoicing and maintaining financial records
● A good understanding of cash flow and basic accounting principles
● Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
● Good Excel/spreadsheet skills
● Strong organisational and administrative abilities
● Confidence working independently and managing priorities
● Good written and verbal communication skills
● A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems
Experience within importing, wholesale, fresh produce, food distribution or stock-based businesses would be beneficial but is not essential.
More important is finding someone trustworthy and capable who wants to take ownership of their area of the business and develop alongside the company.
What We Offer
● Starting salary of £32,000-38,000 per year
● Salary progression as the role and company develop
● Full-time, Monday–Friday working hours
● Direct exposure to the Owner/Director and the commercial operation of the business
● Significant opportunity to shape your own role
● Increasing responsibility and progression as the company grows
● The opportunity to become a key early member of a young and ambitious business
This is not simply a role where you will be one person within a large finance department. You will be joining as the company’s first employee and will have the opportunity to make the financial administration function your own.
For the right person, there is considerable scope for the position, responsibilities and salary to develop as Exotico Fresh Int. Limited continues to grow.
Location: The Bottle Factory, Bermondsey, London SE1
Hours: 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday
Salary: From £32,000 per year
Work arrangement: Full-time, office-based
Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Have you worked in a finance role for 3+ years?
- Are you capable of producing cash flow statements?
- How would you describe your work ethic?
- Do you have any experience in credit control?
- On a scale of 1-10 how organised are you?
- Do you have any experience working with different currencies in a professional setting?
- Which accounting software are you most familiar with?
Work Location: In person
