Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and trustworthy Finance & Accounts Officer to oversee all financial activities for our growing e-commerce business.
This role will be responsible for managing budgets, controlling spending, approving payments, handling tax and compliance requirements, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
You will act as the financial backbone of the business — ensuring that every financial process is well-managed, efficient, and compliant, while supporting strategic decisions that drive growth.
Financial Management & Budget Control
- Take full ownership of the company’s financial operations and planning.
- Develop and monitor budgets to ensure responsible spending and optimal allocation of resources.
- Regularly review financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis with recommendations.
- Ensure the company operates within approved spending limits and identify opportunities to reduce costs or improve efficiency.
- Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure the business meets operational needs.
- Prepare financial forecasts and reports for the Director and management team.
Payments & Record Keeping
- Approve and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and outgoing payments in a timely and accurate manner.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring reconciliations are kept up to date.
- Track e-commerce transactions, fees, and platform deductions (e.g. Shopify, Amazon, eBay).
- Produce monthly management accounts and assist with end-of-year financial statements.
Taxation & Compliance
- Ensure all VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax submissions are accurate and filed on time (in coordination with external accountants).
- Maintain full compliance with HMRC regulations and e-commerce tax requirements.
- Keep accurate and audit-ready records of all financial transactions.
- Liaise with accountants and auditors to support year-end and compliance reviews.
Cross-Department & Strategic Support
- Work closely with operations, procurement, and compliance teams to align financial priorities.
- Provide financial insights and reporting to support decision-making, purchasing, and inventory planning.
- Advise management on cost control, profit margins, and business sustainability.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong experience and history in finance related work.
- 3+ years’ experience in finance, accounts, or bookkeeping, ideally within e-commerce or retail.
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
- Experience managing budgets and financial planning.
- Proficient in accounting software (Xero)
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.
Why Join Us
- Central role managing all financial activities within a growing e-commerce business.
- Opportunity to build and optimise the company’s financial systems and reporting.
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to all business operations.
- Competitive salary and potential for long-term progression.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Can you describe your experience in this field of work
- How familiar are you with e-commerce platform finances, such as reconciling sales from Shopify, Amazon, or eBay?
- How comfortable are you being fully responsible for financial operations in a small but busy organisation?
Work Location: In person
