Assistant Finance Manager Finance · HQ ·

Justzapp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience retail platform in London seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and robust financial control. This role involves management of month-end processes, maintaining the General Ledger, and producing high-quality management account packs. The ideal candidate is a part-qualified accountant with experience in retail or tech industries, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial systems like Xero. A competitive compensation package is offered alongside a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified/qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of core financial reporting principles.
• Experience in a similar role within retail, e-commerce or tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end process and manage all journals.
• Take ownership of General Ledger and maintain P&L integrity.
• Produce high-quality monthly management accounts packs.
• Manage revenue recognition process for accuracy.
• Oversee payroll postings and reconciliation in Xero.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for compliance.
• Act as liaison during year-end audit.
• Drive efficiency in financial controls and workflows.
• Assist with various financial projects as needed.

Skills

Part-qualified/qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of financial reporting principles

Experience in retail, e-commerce or tech industries

Proven ability to work independently

Analytical skills with a strategic mindset

Strong communication skills

Proficient in financial systems (Xero experience beneficial)

Education

Part-qualified/qualified accountant

Tools

Xero

Job 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.