Finance Assistant - Luxury jewellery brand - Rec-Revolution Limited : Job Details

I'm currently supporting a globally recognised jewellery brand based in the heart of Mayfair, London, in their search for an ambitious Finance Assistant to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a luxury environment, supporting the finance function of a high-end retail brand.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about delivering accurate financial data?

You'll be instrumental in recording and reconciling expense purchases and client/customer receivables, ensuring our ledgers are always up-to-date. Reporting directly to the Finance Director and Finance Manager, you'll support the delivery of timely and accurate financial information to our leadership team and stakeholders across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately post and process high volumes of invoices in a timely manner
• Generate customer invoices and account statements
• Maintain and update the billing system
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts regularly
• Track and follow up on invoice authorisations and approvals
• Prepare payment runs (bi-weekly and urgent ad hoc payments)
• Maintain accurate and current customer and vendor data in SAP
• Serve as a key point of contact for external suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Carry out credit control activities, including proactive outreach to customers to secure timely payments
• Reconcile group cash and credit card payments with daily sales using SAP and Retail Pro
• Support month-end with accurate input for accruals, prepayments, and receivables
• Perform regular reconciliations: bank, supplier statements, payables, and receivables
• Deliver daily cash reports and support cash flow visibility
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial and management reports
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and queries efficiently
• Process corporate credit card payments and employee expense claims
• Handle CEO expenses with confidentiality and accuracy
• Update the company’s emissions tracker and contribute to Green Team initiatives
• Provide general financial analysis and administrative support
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects and cross-functional collaboration

What We're Looking For

Experience:

• Proven experience handling a high volume of invoice entries
• Background in Retail or FMCG is a plus
• Proficient in SAP and confident working with large ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and reconciliation
• Solid understanding of AP/AR processes and financial reconciliations
• Familiarity with basic accounting and cost allocation principles

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills - you’ll liaise with both internal teams and external partners
• High attention to detail and accuracy - nothing gets past you!
• Proactive mindset with a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Collaborative and adaptable - you thrive in a fast-paced environment

If you're ready to take on a hands-on role in a collaborative finance team, contribute to business-wide initiatives, and grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.