Finance Manger – Luxury Retail Logistics
London, West End (Office-Based)
Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a fast-paced luxury retail business in London. Reporting directly to the Founder, this role will support the financial operations of the office with a strong focus on international logistics and distribution.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in VAT, multi-currency accounting, and cross-border transactions, as well as a strong understanding of luxury retail operations.

Responsibilities
*Manage invoicing and payments, ensuring accurate multi-currency transactions
*Raise and issue customer invoices for international orders, ensuring VAT compliance
*Perform bank and account reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records
*Lead VAT processes, including margin scheme, deferred VAT, and cross-border reporting
*Coordinate with operations and logistics teams on logistics documentation and distribution workflows
*Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, accruals, and prepayments
*Monitor credit control and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments
*Act as a point of contact for external auditors and support internal compliance reviews
*Ensure accurate, organised, and compliant financial reporting across all operations

Candidate Profile
*A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
*Proven expertise in preparing UK VAT returns, ideally including: *Margin scheme
*Deferred VAT
*International / cross-border transactions

*Experience in logistics, distribution, and import/export processes
*Strong experience with multi-currency accounting
*Proficiency in Xero is essential
*Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills
*Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers, clients, and operations teams
*Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-value retail environment
*Commercial awareness of luxury retail and international logistics operations

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