Assistant Finance Manager at Zapp

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Part-Qualified Accountant, Financial Reporting, Retail Experience, E-Commerce Experience, Tech Industry Experience, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Xero Proficiency, Attention to Detail, Process Improvement, Payroll Accounting, VAT Compliance, Audit Coordination, Revenue Recognition, Management Reporting, P&L Management

Industry

Retail

Description

Assistant Finance Manager Vauxhall Hybrid: Fridays WFH About Zapp Zapp is London’s leading premium convenience retail platform. Founded in 2020, our vision is to disrupt the multi-trillion dollar convenience retail market, currently dominated by major players, by developing best-in-class customer-centric technology and fulfilment solutions. Zapp partners with some of the world’s leading brands to deliver an exclusive range of hand-picked products 24/7, delivered in minutes. Overview The Assistant Finance Manager will be highly skilled, detail-oriented and provide crucial oversight of our financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial control, and providing ad hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Director, Strategic Finance & Financial Control, this individual will be crucial in helping to lead the day to day operations of the Finance team. This is a critical role within the business, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company’s financial success and long-term strategy. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close Management: Lead the month-end process, managing all journals, accrual & prepayment schedules, and coordinating with the AP team to ensure a timely, accurate closure. P&L and Balance Sheet: Take full ownership of the General Ledger, maintaining the integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet through rigorous monthly reconciliation. Management Reporting: Produce high-quality monthly management accounts packs, including commentary and variance analysis against prior month and forecast. Revenue Assurance: Manage the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring the accuracy of revenue reconciliations across different channels. Payroll Accounting: Manage payroll postings in Xero, ensuring accurate journal entry and seamless reconciliation with payroll reports. Compliance & VAT: Manage the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with current tax regulations. Audit Coordination: Act as one of the primary liaisons during the year-end audit, preparing schedules and managing queries to support a smooth sign-off. Process Improvement: Continuously review financial controls and workflows to drive efficiency and reduce manual processing. Ad-Hoc Support: Assist the wider finance team and business with various projects and financial analysis as required. Key Skills Part-qualified/qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong knowledge of core financial reporting principles gained through transferable industry experience. Experience gained in a similar role, ideally within retail, e-commerce or tech industries, or in other related start-up/scale-up businesses. Proven ability to work independently, manage key P&L areas and automate processes. Analytical skills with a strategic mindset. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Proficient in financial systems (Xero experience is beneficial) High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Finance Manager will lead the month-end close process, manage financial reporting, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. This role also involves overseeing payroll accounting and acting as a liaison during audits.