Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Location: Midsomer Norton, BS39 7SX
Summary
We are the leading online retailer for designer fabrics, wallpapers, and custom-made soft furnishings. We are a family-owned business that is fast growing and ambitious. For the year ahead, we expect revenues to pass the £20-million mark as we continue to execute on our growth plans.
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to work in our growing Finance team. You will be at the heart of the transactional engine of our business. We process a high number of transactions using well-designed processes and best-in-class systems. You will get involved in a broad variety of finance tasks including stock, multi-currency accounts, financial administration and statutory filings. You’ll gain exposure to reporting, analysis and systems, and how data is used to drive decision-making. If you are studying, we will support you through paid study leave and the costs of your training and exams.
More about us
We are an ambitious ecommerce company, offering over 70,000 designer products from famous brands including Farrow & Ball, Mulberry, Ralph Lauren and Sanderson.
Established in 1979, we have solid foundations for our ambitious plans which include extending our product range, refreshing our website, and growing internationally.
Based in modern offices in Paulton, a 30-minute drive from both Bristol and Bath. We are a team of 40 and expect to grow steadily.
About the role & team
You will be working closely with our experienced Financial Accountant and Head of Finance, this is an exciting time to join a growing finance function.
We use modern, industry-leading systems including Oracle NetSuite (ERP) and Stripe (payments), enabling efficient handling of high transaction volumes.
Your tasks will be varied across the spectrum of Operational Finance, but will include:
- Processing supplier invoices, checking pricing against our expectations, and raising queries with suppliers.
- Seeking credits from suppliers, for example for incorrectly supplied or faulty items, and managing through the credit process.
- Placing purchase orders, including for stock items, and capital projects.
- Uploading payment files and completing bank payments to suppliers.
- Using fraud monitoring tool and completing anti-fraud checks.
- Reconciling cash receipts (credit card and BACS) against sales orders and solving any discrepancies.
- Electronic filing of supplier invoices and other financial paperwork.
- Making payments to suppliers, including foreign exchange payments.
- Supporting other teams, to answer queries quickly and efficiently.
- Chasing overdue payments and checking the bank accounts for BACS payments.
- Being familiar with our financial systems, especially NetSuite and Stripe.
- Processing supplier expenses and ensuring compliance with expenses policy.
- Supporting with the monthly management accounts process.
- Owning balance sheet accounts reconciliations and updates (e.g. prepayments, fixed assets).
- Assisting with VAT returns and other regulatory and tax filings.
- Compiling key performance indicators, and other ad hoc financial reports and analysis.
- Performing ad hoc analysis as required, using NetSuite and Excel.
- Helping with administration of company pension and insurance policies.
- Taking a flexible approach to managing your workload and working in a small team.
- Contributing ideas and suggestions for improvements.
- Undertaking further training and development as appropriate.
- Sharing of knowledge and experience with colleagues.
- Such other relevant tasks as may from time to time be required, including project-based work to improve the way we do things, and relevant tasks which may not be directly related to accounting function but are managed by the department.
Skills and Experience
- AAT qualified or currently studying (or equivalent experience).
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to investigate and resolve issues independently.
- Strong Excel skills; experience with data analysis or tools such as Power BI is advantageous, but not essential.
- Automation experience (AI, automation etc) advantageous.
- Comfortable working with systems; experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite) is beneficial.
- Interested in improving processes, with a curiosity for automation and using technology to drive efficiency.
- Collaborative and responsive, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus of up to 10% (paid twice yearly)
- Flexible working hours, including the option for an early finish (4:30pm)
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Generous 40% employee discount across our product range
- Company pension scheme (Standard Life)
- Life insurance and income protection
- Study support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
We aim to create a positive, supportive team environment where people enjoy their work and are recognised and rewarded for their contribution. As we grow, there will be increasing opportunities to develop your role and take on greater responsibility within the finance team.
To apply: Send your application by email to employment {at} janeclayton.com, including a cover letter, details of qualifications, current salary and up to date CV.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
