Assistant Finance Manager

Zapp
London

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.

Posted 2025-12-25

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