Senior Finance Assistant

Founded in 2008, Holland Cooper is a luxury British lifestyle brand renowned for its timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, and distinctive blend of heritage and modern sophistication. With a strong focus on tailoring, premium fabrics, and elevated styling, the brand has built a loyal global following and a powerful visual identity. At Holland Cooper, creativity, attention to detail, and commercial awareness sit at the heart of everything we do.

The Senior Finance Assistant, reporting into the Finance Manager, will be responsible for supporting month end and heading up the transactional finance team. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced environment and take a positive, proactive approach to the work at hand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month\-end accounting activities, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Oversee day\-to\-day Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.


• Supervise, support, and develop the Purchase Ledger Clerk to maintain efficient finance operations.


• Manage the company credit card programme, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate expense reporting.


• Drive process improvements and support the implementation of AI and automation initiatives to enhance finance efficiency and controls.


• Supporting the Finance Manager and assisting with any other ad hoc queries or tasks

• Proactive and self\-motivated


• Highly organised with strong attention to detail


• Analytical and solutions\-focused


• Positive, adaptable, and resilient


• Able to thrive in a fast\-paced environment


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Collaborative team player


• Takes ownership and accountability


• Strong prioritisation and time management skills


• Continuous improvement mindset


• Professional and discreet with confidential information


• Confident working independently and using initiative

• Fully qualified or part\-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)


• Strong knowledge of month\-end processes and management accounting


• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting


• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis


• Knowledge of VAT reporting and financial compliance requirements


• Experience with stock reporting and valuation


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using financial systems


• Experience supporting audits and year\-end processes


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Experience working within a retail, fashion, ecommerce, or consumer brand environment advantageous


• Ability to support FP\&A activities and commercial decision\-making

• Competitive salary


• 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays


• Have your Birthday Day off on us to celebrate you


• Increased benefits with length of service (e.g. holiday, pension contributions)


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay


• Generous staff discount and staff shop available


• Fresh fruit and pastries delivered weekly


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme, including mental health support

Work Location: In person

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