Job Description

Assistant Finance Manager

Vauxhall Hybrid: Fridays WFH

About Zapp

Zapp is London's leading premium convenience retail platform. Founded in 2020, our vision is to disrupt the multi-trillion dollar convenience retail market, currently dominated by major players, by developing best-in-class customer-centric technology and fulfilment solutions. Zapp partners with some of the world's leading brands to deliver an exclusive range of hand-picked products 24/7, delivered in minutes.

Overview

The Assistant Finance Manager will be highly skilled, detail-oriented and provide crucial oversight of our financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial control, and providing ad hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Director, Strategic Finance & Financial Control, this individual will be crucial in helping to lead the day to day operations of the Finance team. This is a critical role within the business, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's financial success and long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close Management:

Lead the month-end process, managing all journals, accrual & prepayment schedules, and coordinating with the AP team to ensure a timely, accurate closure.

P&L and Balance Sheet:

Take full ownership of the General Ledger, maintaining the integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet through rigorous monthly reconciliation.

Management Reporting:

Produce high-quality monthly management accounts packs, including commentary and variance analysis against prior month and forecast.

Revenue Assurance:

Manage the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring the accuracy of revenue reconciliations across different channels.

Payroll Accounting:

Manage payroll postings in Xero, ensuring accurate journal entry and seamless reconciliation with payroll reports.

Compliance & VAT:

Manage the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with current tax regulations.

Audit Coordination:

Act as one of the primary liaisons during the year-end audit, preparing schedules and managing queries to support a smooth sign-off.

Process Improvement:

Continuously review financial controls and workflows to drive efficiency and reduce manual processing.

Ad-Hoc Support:

Assist the wider finance team and business with various projects and financial analysis as required.

Key Skills

Part-qualified/qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong knowledge of core financial reporting principles gained through transferable industry experience. Experience gained in a similar role, ideally within retail, e-commerce or tech industries, or in other related start-up/scale-up businesses. Proven ability to work independently, manage key P&L areas and automate processes. Analytical skills with a strategic mindset. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Proficient in financial systems (Xero experience is beneficial) High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail. * Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.