Finance Assistant

About the role

DCK, a leading global fashion jewellery company, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its Billericay office. You will provide accurate and timely support across the Finance function, handling expense review, freight and duty analysis, accruals, reconciliations and month‑end accounting.

Key responsibilities

• Review, code and process Head Office expenses in line with company policies.
• Ensure appropriate authorisation, supporting documentation and VAT treatment.
• Investigate discrepancies and support month‑end reconciliation and reporting.
• Prepare monthly analysis of freight and duty costs.
• Support month‑end accruals and maintain accurate supporting schedules.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to the Payroll Specialist.
• Assist with employee absence and leaver administration.
• Ensure payroll information is accurate, timely and handled confidentially.
• Assist with account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support financial analysis, month‑end reporting and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Provide ad‑hoc accounting and analysis support to the Finance team.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance environment.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and double‑entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with multi‑currency transactions (advantageous).
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with payroll and employee information.
• Proactive approach with willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a leading independent global fashion business.
• Welcoming, friendly environment that promotes learning from day one.
• Work‑from‑home opportunities and flexible working hours.
• Early finish every Friday.
• 25 days holiday.
• Free parking.
• Free refreshments and fruit with lunch, plus monthly lunch on us.
• Community group social events and additional benefits.