Financial Accountant | Sports lifestyle Brand & Media & PR
East London | Hybrid
£50,000 - £60,000
Join a rapidly growing company as their first internal finance hire, working closely with the founders to build the finance function from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape processes, drive financial strategy, and support the business as it scales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish the finance function and align it with business goals.
- Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with payment agreements.
- Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate budget variances.
- Oversee budget preparation, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations.
- Own year-end accounting processes.
- Collaborate with all departments to drive informed financial decisions - Buying & Merchandising & warehouse, IT and founders
- Manage cash flow, treasury, and maximise payment terms.
- Control business systems and provide actionable insights.
Qualifications:
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified / Finalist
- Experience in start-ups but not essential
- Flexible and hands-on approach
- Experience within Retail / e-commerce industry
- Experienced working in a start-up environment
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