The Finance Assistant will handle cash reporting, credit control, month-end accounting, bank reconciliation, and support across Finance Operations while embodying Mulberry's values.
Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England. For more than fifty years, Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand, internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.
Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.
Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.
The Finance Assistant is primarily responsible for reporting and insight on our cash position, helping to deliver effective credit control, month-end accounting and providing support across Finance Operations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Treasury Administration and Analysis
· Bank reconciliations.
· Management of daily bank transactions within our finance system.
· Short term cash forecasting and recommended internal transfers.
· Reconciliation of foreign currency advances for staff overseas trips
Credit control
· Proactively manage potential overdue payments and highlight to business owners & finance colleagues
· Discuss with customers the payment status of invoices as they approach due date for payment, providing additional information where required
· Reviewing credit limits in line with market support and finance
· Management accounting and provision of business reporting on cash & Treasury
Management Accounts
· Maintain the UK fixed asset registers and provision of information on capex
· Accounting and closing of UK sales ledger
· Assist in the production of the monthly management accounts (journals, analysis, reconciliations as required.)
· Raise and post sundry sales invoices for UK
· Contribute to the development of Finance policies, processes and systems
Ad-hoc Finance and Treasury tasks
· Complete ad-hoc Finance and Treasury tasks/projects as required by the Finance Operations team.
Culture
· Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.
· Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
· Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.
Sustainability
· As a certified B Corp, we are committed to using business as a force for good. You’ll be encouraged to incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into your work, supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate, Circularity, and Community.
· Help foster a culture where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued, respected, and included. Champion equity, empathy, and understanding in all interactions - internally and externally.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
· Actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification - AAT/CIMA/ACCA. (Support provided after qualifying period working with Mulberry)
· Can demonstrate ability to analyse and interpret data accurately using Excel
· Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially when conveying financial information to non-finance audiences
· Ability to prioritise tasks and work both independently and collaboratively – can demonstrate effective strategies to manage own workload
· Demonstrates a flexible approach to work, and can adapt quickly and effectively.
What we will do for you:
- Competitive salary
- Product allowance
- An enviable staff discount and exclusive access to staff sales
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Pension Contributions & Life Assurance
- Training and development opportunities
- x2 paid volunteering days per year
- Access to Help@Hand - a wellbeing service featuring remote GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, personal training & retail discounts
Hybrid working applies to this role - 3 days per week from the office, maximum 2 days per week from home.
Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at [email protected].
Top Skills
Excel
Finance Software
Mulberry England London, England Office
30 Kensington Church Street, London, United Kingdom, W8 4HA
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