Finance Operations Assistant

The Finance Operations Team at Harrods are looking for a Finance Operations Assistant to support their accounts payable and accounts receivables function. You will report into the Accounts Payable Assistant Manager and be based in our Hammersmith offices.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home.  

About the Role

The Finance Operations Assistant will be involved in accounts payable functions such as  invoice processing, payment runs and preparing bank transfer information. From an accounts receivable perspective this role will involve payment allocations, invoice reconciliation, general ledger processing, process month end tasks, debt collection and commission processing and reconciliation.

In this role you will also liaise with freight  forwarders and couriers’ to verify and process invoices. Furthermore, you will also communicate regularly with customers to ensure payments are accurately allocated. You will also respond to any and all queries sent by internal or external customers to the finance operation inbox and resolve them efficiently in a timely manner. 

This is a great career opportunity for an individual who aspires to build a career in accounting. It offers great development opportunities and exposure to various aspects of the Harrods business.

About You

You will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and be passionate about developing a career in this field.

You will also:-

• Be able to work independently and have a high level of initiative
• Have excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills;
• Have the willingness learn and adaptable to change;  
• Have strong time-management skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Have strong PC literacy (MS Office). 

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, 22 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

Whilst 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 can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

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.

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