Finance Assistant (Graduate)
Role Overview
We’re looking for a sharp and proactive Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our finance function and help keep our numbers in check as we scale. This is a great opportunity for a numerate, commercially curious university graduate looking to kick‑start their career in a hands‑on finance role with exposure to stock, payments, reporting and process improvement.
Reporting to our Financial Controller, you’ll manage core areas like stock invoicing, supplier reconciliations, and credit card management. You’ll be a key player in keeping our financial engine running smoothly—from month‑end tasks to helping us streamline how we work.
You don’t need to come in with all the answers. But you do need to be smart, detail‑oriented, calm under pressure, and hungry to learn. This is a role for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, takes pride in accuracy, and is excited to grow with a business that’s moving fast.
This role has study support available for the right candidate towards a recognised finance qualification, supporting professional growth for the candidate and continued growth for the business.
Key Responsibilities
Stock Invoice Management:
- Manage and process international stock‑related invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely logging in Business Central (BC).
- Collaborate with purchasing and operations to resolve discrepancies and maintain clean inventory records.
Supplier Reconciliation & Payments:
- Conduct monthly supplier statement reconciliations and flag discrepancies.
- Support weekly/monthly supplier payments to our international supplier database via HSBCnet and Global Trade facility.
- Maintain payables records and assist FC with cashflow forecasting.
Credit Card Management:
- Monitor and reconcile company credit card transactions.
- Liaise with cardholders to collect receipts and ensure accurate categorisation and compliance.
Month‑End Support:
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and ad‑hoc duties to support month‑end close.
- Support the finance team with audit preparation and documentation as part of month‑end activities.
Process Improvement:
- Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements to payments, reconciliation, and documentation processes.
- Promote better finance habits, particularly around spend discipline and documentation.
Business Support and Partnering:
- Assist with business partnering by delivering clear, timely financial support to operational teams.
- General administrative support as required.
Ideal Candidate
- Recent university graduate (Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field).
- Highly numerate with a solid understanding of accounting principles.
- Proficient in Excel
- Familiarity with Accounting systems and ERP software desirable, but not essential.
- Strong communicator with cross‑team collaboration skills.
- Detail‑oriented and organised.
- Calm and reliable, particularly during busy month‑end periods.
- Eager to learn, grow and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive and professional attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to roll up sleeves.
Who is One Retail Group
One Retail Group is an international online retailer, brand owner, and marketplace specialist. Our story is humble, growing from a single product launched in 2013, we now own multiple brands in the home appliance, lifestyle and personal care categories. Our future is exciting as we strive to launch onto new platforms and expand our operations even further across the globe.
We work at pace, we learn fast, where necessary we fail fast. This role will provide you with the chance to leave your mark and make a difference to a very exciting company. We’re proud of our collaborative team and continued high standards as we work together to achieve our shared ambitious goals.
