About Blakely
Blakely Clothing is a fast-growing lifestyle fashion brand based in Norfolk, known for creating high-quality, timeless everyday wear for a loyal and growing customer base.
As the business continues to scale, we are looking to strengthen our finance team with the appointment of an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is AAT qualified, or working towards a relevant accounting qualification, and looking for a role with genuine room to grow as the finance function expands.
The Role
We are looking for a capable, detail-focused finance professional to support the day-to-day finance operation at Blakely.
This role will have a strong focus on purchase ledger, accruals, prepayments, capital expenditure and ensuring transactions are processed and accounted for correctly. We are looking for someone who can go beyond basic invoice processing: someone who understands the accounting treatment behind transactions and can support accurate reporting, reconciliations and month-end preparation.
The role would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Assistant or Assistant Accountant who is ready to take on more ownership in a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the purchase ledger process.
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Match invoices to purchase orders, delivery notes and approvals.
- Code transactions accurately across the general ledger.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment queries.
- Support supplier payment runs and supplier account management.
- Identify and process accruals accurately.
- Support the accounting treatment of prepayments.
- Assist with capital expenditure tracking, coding and accounting.
- Support month-end close activity, including journals, reconciliations and reporting.
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations where required.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries.
- Support process improvements across finance administration, controls and reporting.
- Work closely with the wider finance team as the business continues to grow.
About You
You will be organised, accurate and comfortable working with detail. You will understand the importance of getting financial information right and will be confident dealing with invoices, reconciliations, journals and finance systems.
You will ideally have experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Assistant Accountant role, with exposure to accruals, prepayments and month-end processes. You will be proactive, reliable and keen to develop as the finance team expands.
Requirements
- AAT qualified or working towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA.
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Assistant Accountant role.
- Good understanding of purchase ledger processes.
- Experience with accruals and prepayments.
- Understanding of capital expenditure accounting would be beneficial.
- Comfortable with reconciliations, journals and accurate transaction coding.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
- Confident using accounting or ERP systems.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
- Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
- Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced business.
What Success Looks Like
- Purchase ledger is accurate, up to date and well controlled.
- Supplier queries are resolved efficiently and professionally.
- Accruals, prepayments and capex transactions are identified and treated correctly.
- Month-end information is accurate and delivered on time.
- Financial records are clean, organised and audit-ready.
- The finance team has reliable support as the business continues to scale.
- The successful person grows with the role as the team expands.
What We Offer
- Salary of £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience.
- Opportunity to join one of Norfolk’s fastest-growing fashion brands.
- Room for growth as the finance team expands.
- Exposure to a growing ecommerce and retail business.
- Supportive, ambitious and fast-paced working environment.
- Staff discount.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
