Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Reporting to: Senior Finance Assistant

Location: London

Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us:

ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to-consumer business, we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings, and stores in London, Edinburgh, and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores.

At ME+EM, we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn, and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are always busy and fast-paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it’s fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone’s hard work is rewarded.

About the Role:

As a result of exceptional business growth over the last 18 months, we are looking to expand the Finance Team at our Head Office. Reporting to the Finance Analyst, this person will assist in day-to-day finance tasks and provide support to the team. The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, be proficient in Excel, and have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Dual responsibility of reconciling UK Online Sales, Store sales, and end-to-end postings into the accounting software (Sage 200).
2. Help with the preparation and postings of all UK Online Cash reconciliations across all payment platforms.
3. Support the month-end accounting process and production of financial accounts, checking and resolving variances and discrepancies.
4. Support the senior finance assistant with ad-hoc finance responsibilities.
5. Ad-hoc support with payment runs and support with credit card reconciliations.

Skills:

1. Minimum 1 year experience in industry.
2. Sage 200/365 Dynamics experience preferable.
3. Finance-based degree – e.g., Accounting, Economics with a minimum 2.1.
4. Timeliness and accuracy in recording and reporting.
5. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
6. Self-starter and able to work alone.
7. Strong communication skills, both written & verbal.

Employee Benefits:

1. 33 days annual leave for full-time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays).
2. A day off to celebrate your birthday.
3. Pension Scheme.
4. Group Life Insurance.
5. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
6. Length of Service Award.
7. Refer a Friend Scheme.
8. Staff uniform for retail employees.
9. Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount.
10. Annual Volunteer Day.
11. Cycle to Work Scheme.
12. Tech Scheme.
13. Eye Care Vouchers.
14. Real Living Wage Employer.
15. Employee-led committees.
16. Social events and biannual parties.
17. Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. We do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.