Finance Executive

Birmingham Permanent £31,000 - £34,000 per year View Job Description
This is a hands‑on Finance Executive role supporting a fast‑growing, e‑commerce business, with responsibility across purchase ledger, month‑end, VAT, payroll support and a strong focus on stock and goods‑in‑transit accounting. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership, improve processes and develop quickly within a dynamic finance team.
  • High-growth environment
  • Supportive culture, with great perks and flexibility

About Our Client

The client is a fast‑growing, founder‑led consumer business operating in a dynamic, international e‑commerce environment. They have a young, entrepreneurial culture with a strong focus on growth, ownership, and developing people alongside the business as it scales.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintaining the purchase ledger and processing supplier invoices
  • Preparing weekly payment runs for approval
  • Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
  • Assisting with month‑end processes, reconciliations and year‑end audit support
  • Taking ownership of the goods‑in‑transit and stock accounting process
  • Ensuring carriage and duty costs relating to stock are complete and accurate
  • Performing accuracy checks on supplier invoicing
  • Supporting payroll administration by summarising changes for approval
  • Working with data and finance teams on ad‑hoc projects to enhance controls
  • General finance and administrative duties as required



The Successful Applicant

This role suits someone who is proactive, detail‑oriented and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment, with the confidence to take ownership of key responsibilities.What we're looking for:

  • At least 2 years' experience in a finance or accounts role
  • AAT Level 4 qualified preferred (strong Level 3 candidates also considered)
  • Experience with accounting software (Xero preferred)
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability
  • Comfortable asking questions and keen to learn and develop
  • Payroll experience helpful but not essential
  • Professional, discreet, and confident communicator



What's on Offer

What's on Offer

  • c.£33,000 per annum
  • A genuine opportunity to grow with a rapidly scaling business
  • Modern office environment with a professional but informal culture
  • Supportive finance leadership invested in development and progression
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
  • Staff discount, gym membership after probation, and additional incentives

If you are excited about contributing to the success of a leading retail organisation, we encourage you to apply for this Finance Executive role today!

Contact
Neha Donohoe
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7003214
Phone number
+44 121 634 6992

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Retail
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neha Donohoe
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6992
Job reference
JN-042026-7003214