Finance Manager – Retail

London, West End 

Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a fast-paced luxury retail business in London. Reporting directly to the Founder, this role will support the day to day financial operations of the office.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience across all areas of finance including VAT, multi-currency accounting and cross-border transactions, as well as a strong understanding of luxury retail operations.

Responsibilities..

• Manage invoicing and payments, ensuring accurate multi-currency transactions
• Raise and issue customer invoices for international orders, ensuring VAT compliance
• Perform bank and account reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records
• Lead VAT processes, including margin scheme, deferred VAT, and cross-border reporting
• Coordinate with operations and logistics teams on logistics documentation and distribution workflows
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, accruals, and prepayments
• Monitor credit control and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments
• Act as a point of contact for external auditors and support internal compliance reviews
• Ensure accurate, organised, and compliant financial reporting across all operations

Candidate Profile:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
• Proven expertise in preparing UK VAT returns
• Experience in logistics, distribution, and import/export processes would be highly beneficial
• Strong experience with multi-currency accounting
• Proficiency in Xero is essential
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers, clients, and operations teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-value retail environment
• Commercial awareness of luxury retail and international logistics operations

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