About this role
Job title – Accounts Manager Salary – £50,000 - £55,000 Location – Canary Wharf Tian Tian Market is a growing retail brand promoting South East & East Asian lifestyle in the UK. We’re looking for an experienced finance manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will have finance management experience within retail/FMCG industries. They will be comfortable with day-to-day finance duties as well as planning long-term strategy, thriving under tight deadlines & changing needs. This person will oversee the entire finance function of the company reporting to the owner & Operations Director. It is an office-based role located in East London. Responsibilities: Daily cash, card and bank reconciliations across all store locations Monitoring company bank accounts, cash flow and daily banking activities Managing supplier account setup and maintaining accurate supplier records Handling supplier invoice queries, discrepancies and disputes Monitoring purchasing controls and supporting cost management initiatives Preparing and reviewing monthly payroll information and payroll submissions Managing payroll deadlines and responding to payroll-related queries Preparing and posting journals within Xero including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals Completing monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, supplier accounts and balance sheet items Supporting month-end close procedures and management accounts preparation Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns Managing HMRC correspondence and statutory compliance obligations Supporting Companies House filings and corporation tax preparation Managing utilities accounts, supplier contracts and property-related payments Maintaining lease agreements, insurance policies and business licences Preparing financial and operational reports for senior management Monitoring operational costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities Providing operational finance support to store and management teams Reviewing and maintaining the company fixed asset register Supporting product profitability and margin analysis Monitoring store consumables and operational expenditure Developing relationships with external contacts such as auditors, solicitors and HM Revenue & Customs Required skills and qualifications: Proven experience as a Finance Manager Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Accounts Manager Experience in the Retail (preferred) Strong understanding of financial processes, reconciliations and reporting Proficient user of Xero and finance/accounting software Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Able to manage, guide and support employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are followed A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles Experience implementing cost controls and budget management Working knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory compliance obligations Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail BA/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (preferred) Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA preferred you will have eligibility to work in the UK. (preferred) What you'll receive: You will receive competitive salary, 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), pension, annual pay review, company discount