Finance and Credit Assistant

A contemporary luxury brand disrupting a traditional industry, we have quickly established a reputation as world class designers and makers of exquisite bespoke silverware. We are responsible for designing, making and restoring some of sports most iconic trophies including the Emirates FA Cup, the Rugby World Cup, the ATP Finals Trophies, FIFAe World Cup, and the ICC's Men's and Women's Cricket World Cups. Thomas Lyte invites applications for a Finance Assistant to assist our Finance Department in the operation of the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and credit notes, enabling supplier payment terms to be met. As part of our continuous improvement, the role will be an important part in identifying and driving transformation within the finance function, in order to streamline and maximise resources. In return, we offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus, private medical cover, and attractive long-term incentives.

We have adopted hybrid working across the team; the role will be primarily remote, with occasional meetings in SW London and twice monthly visits to our state-of-the-art workshops in East London (Hainault IG6)

Company Culture • The diverse network of talents nurtured across all departments, gives us all the tools required to meet our objectives and goals • Accurate processing of invoices and credit notes in both GBP and foreign currencies, ensuring they are matched to purchase orders where applicable and coded to the correct nominal ledger code. • Setting up new suppliers on the system and verifying supplier bank details. • Performing the reconciliation of Purchase Ledger accounts with supplier statements and payments. • Timely identification and resolution of queries, such as price and quantity variances, involving liaison by phone or written communication with internal staff and external suppliers. • Assisting with preparation of weekly payment runs. • Supporting Finance Department in streamlining purchase ledger processes. • Assisting with preparing for the quarter-end and year-end accounts, including write off of old POs. • Processing staff expense claims. • Any other ad hoc duties as allocated by the Finance Department.

Meticulous attention to detail, maintaining precision and upholding the highest quality standards Effective time management, able to prioritise tasks strategically, and maintain commercial awareness. • Relevant experience with data input, administration and accounts payable. • Knowledge of Sage finance products is essential.

Proactive, strong initiative, and commercial awareness. • Competitive salary package and access to a wide range of company benefits including private healthcare • Company bonus scheme • Hybrid working • Auto-enrolment Pension scheme