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Talent Strategy & Commercial Recruitment Partner for Multi-Channel Consumer Retail, FMCG, Beauty, Lifestyle Brands | UK & US Specialist
Mapped Recruitment is delighted to be working with a high-growth technology company working in the sustainable energy space.
With HQ in Holborn, London and a global presence in the USA and Europe, my client is now looking to hire a Bookkeeper/Finance Assistant (Xero) to join their Financial Controller in a newly created position due to business growth.
This role is the perfect opportunity for an Accounting & Finance Graduate at early stages ACCA/CIMA or an AAT student with 1 – 3 years experience, looking for their next role where they can continue to grow their experience and want to learn more!
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Financial Controller, working in a small team of two
- Maintain accurate financial records in Xero, including posting invoices, receipts, and payments
- Manage inventory accounting and reconciliation: record inventory movements, reconcile stock, investigate variances, and coordinate with operations to resolve issues
- Validate and post employee expenses; ensure policy compliance and timely reimbursement.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions (GBP, USD, EURO)
- Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including accruals and prepayments
- Support preparation of VAT returns and compliance filings
- Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and suppliers
- Support process improvement, policy development, and automation within finance.
- Provide ad-hoc reporting and administrative support to the Financial Controller and the management team
- Support with future finance projects (e.g moving on to new ERP systems)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or AAT student
- 1-3 years Bookkeeper or Finance Assistant experience (using Xero/NetSuite) covering similar Key Responsibilities listed
- Multi-currency experience will be advantageous but not essential
- Inventory exposure will be advantageous but not essential
- Excellent communication skills and confidence to communicate with the senior team and business founders
Holborn, London (Hybrid working)
Private Dental & Medical Insurance
Interviews to take place in December with an ideal start of January 2026
Please note that full working rights for the UK are required for this role
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Climate Technology Product Manufacturing, Environmental Services, and Real Estate
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