Accounts Assistant - Fulfil - #1772117
THG Ingenuity
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Manchester
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

THG Ingenuity is a fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, designed to power brands without limits. Our global end-to-end tech platform is comprised of three products: THG Commerce, THG Studios, THG Fulfilment
Each represents a single, unified solution, overcoming challenges and taking brands direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble
About the Role
Reporting into an AFC, the responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant is to ensure European Postage rates are calculated and completed as per company policy and first time approach, as well as ownership of balance sheet accounts, accruals/prepayments, indirect invoice approvals from various couriers plus ad hoc duties as and when required to support the wider Fulfilment Team
The Accounts Assistant acts as a subject matter expert and point of reference for activities or issues related to the aforementioned tasks and ensures that related processes are executed in line with the Group procedures and according to the internal and external audit requirements
Performance Delivery
Own the EU Postage process, including invoicing admin and mailbox management
Own the month-end process for P&L and BS, demonstrating a keen eye for detail
Ownership of month-end procedures including accruals, prepayments, courier claims and supporting client billing
Invoice approvals to support the wider operational finance team
A proactive approach to month-end and financial planning
Take part in divisional finance and internal stakeholder meetings as and when required
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders
Identify recurring issues and potential room for improvement within current processes
Strive to achieve best practice performance levels against agreed set of KPIs
Role Requirements
Working towards an accountancy qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or QBE
Business partnering & cost accounting experience
Proven, hands-on experience of management reporting in a large and complex business
Analytical, quick to grasp the fundamentals of a business and have strong communication skills
Ability to work with Senior Stakeholders
Experience working within a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-moving and changeable environment
Fluent in English both verbal and written. Another European Language (French, Polish, German) an advantage but not essential
Office IT literate, preferably with intermediate MS Excel skills
Sage or any other ERP systems knowledge
Maintaining a can do, positive attitude with a focus on high level internal and external customer service
What’s in it for me?
Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team
Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider
Enhanced Leave
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service
Up to 10 days compassionate leave
Buy back up to 3 days each year
Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP
Access our in-house CBT therapist
Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa
State-of-the-art on-site gym
Access to our on-site physio
Other Perks
Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme
Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office
Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands
On-site staff shop
Access to on-site barber
Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation
Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service
THG Ingenuity is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability
THG Ingenuity is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG Ingenuity please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further
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Each represents a single, unified solution, overcoming challenges and taking brands direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble
About the Role
Reporting into an AFC, the responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant is to ensure European Postage rates are calculated and completed as per company policy and first time approach, as well as ownership of balance sheet accounts, accruals/prepayments, indirect invoice approvals from various couriers plus ad hoc duties as and when required to support the wider Fulfilment Team
The Accounts Assistant acts as a subject matter expert and point of reference for activities or issues related to the aforementioned tasks and ensures that related processes are executed in line with the Group procedures and according to the internal and external audit requirements
Performance Delivery
Own the EU Postage process, including invoicing admin and mailbox management
Own the month-end process for P&L and BS, demonstrating a keen eye for detail
Ownership of month-end procedures including accruals, prepayments, courier claims and supporting client billing
Invoice approvals to support the wider operational finance team
A proactive approach to month-end and financial planning
Take part in divisional finance and internal stakeholder meetings as and when required
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders
Identify recurring issues and potential room for improvement within current processes
Strive to achieve best practice performance levels against agreed set of KPIs
Role Requirements
Working towards an accountancy qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or QBE
Business partnering & cost accounting experience
Proven, hands-on experience of management reporting in a large and complex business
Analytical, quick to grasp the fundamentals of a business and have strong communication skills
Ability to work with Senior Stakeholders
Experience working within a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-moving and changeable environment
Fluent in English both verbal and written. Another European Language (French, Polish, German) an advantage but not essential
Office IT literate, preferably with intermediate MS Excel skills
Sage or any other ERP systems knowledge
Maintaining a can do, positive attitude with a focus on high level internal and external customer service
What’s in it for me?
Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team
Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider
Enhanced Leave
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service
Up to 10 days compassionate leave
Buy back up to 3 days each year
Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP
Access our in-house CBT therapist
Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa
State-of-the-art on-site gym
Access to our on-site physio
Other Perks
Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme
Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office
Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands
On-site staff shop
Access to on-site barber
Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation
Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service
THG Ingenuity is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability
THG Ingenuity is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG Ingenuity please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further
Apply for this job *
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