Interim Assistant Management Accountant | High-Growth Ecommerce Scale-Up | Remote
Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, purpose-driven ecommerce business in their search for an Interim Assistant Management Accountant for a 6 month contract. Operating across multiple international markets, the business is continuing to scale rapidly and is looking to strengthen its finance team with a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is keen to develop in a dynamic environment.
This role is well suited to someone early in their accounting career who enjoys working with data, supporting month-end processes, and contributing to continuous improvement within a growing finance function.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will support core accounting and reporting processes across the group. You’ll be involved in month-end close, management reporting, reconciliations, and accounts payable, while also helping to improve systems, automation, and financial controls as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.
* Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
* Perform balance sheet and multi-currency bank reconciliations across several entities.
* Maintain and review accounts payable ledgers, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment runs.
* Support VAT-related activities, including French VAT reporting, working with internal teams and external providers where required.
* Reconcile data from ecommerce platforms and payment providers, ensuring accuracy across high-volume transaction flows.
* Maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to support operational teams across ecommerce, logistics, and marketing.
* Assist with cashflow tracking, forecasting, budgeting, and reforecasting activities.
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation and finance system enhancements.
* Provide ad hoc analysis and support to the Finance Director and senior stakeholders.
What We Need to See (Essential)
* Experience in a junior accounting or finance role within a fast-paced environment.
* Strong attention to detail and confidence working withlarge datasets.
* Solid Excel skills (including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis).
* Good understanding of core accounting processes and reconciliations.
* Organised, proactive, and eager to learn in a scaling business.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Location: Remote
Day Rate: £180-250 per day
Length of Contract: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP
If you are interested - to be considered for the role please forward your CV
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.