Finance Operations Assistant

We are looking for a Finance Operations Assistant to join our Finance team here at Harrods. The purpose of this role is to perform daily Finance tasks such as: accounts payable, invoice matching, reconciliation , bank details approvals and resolving supplier accounts queries.

About The Role

This role will be working across all 4 finance business areas (in AR, AP, Banking, Bank Agency, Processing invoices, imports) administrative clerk essentially. As the Finance Operations Assistant you will be trained to cover the Data entry and Accounts Receivable duties to raise invoices, reconciling GL accounts, debt collection and payment allocation.

You will also;

• Check the purchase orders and process our buying agent’s payment statement each week and process the vendors invoices, invoices that have not auto-matched due to cost price differences, quantity shortages etc
• Review email inbox throughout the day for shipment clearances from freight forwarders and couriers and checking the documents supplied
• Ensure shipment invoices are compliant to Brexit rules especially for EU shipments
• Managing own workflow / AR inbox and responding to emails and resolving queries

About You

The ideal candidate will be an organised individual with a strong work ethic, excellent time-management skills and the ability and willingness to multi-task. You will also have knowledge of basic book keeping, imports and shipping knowledge.

You also have the following;

• Good attention to detail
• Strong Word/Excel skills
• Strong customer service focus
• Clear Communication skills both verbal and written

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Harrods reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of applications for this role