Ellipsis Brands Limited - Job Description
Finance Assistant
2023
Context:
Ellipsis Brands is going through a period of rapid growth. From a small, newly established company (2013), the business is transforming into a mid-tier player in the global cosmetics industry, with a growing basket of brands which are quickly gaining widespread market recognition.
Business growth comes from a combined focus on the creation of new brands, the rapid rollout of existing brands into new geographies and customers, and by nurturing and giving close attention to the existing accounts base. This is all executed through a unique vertical integration business model, where the Ellipsis team controls the process from development all the way through to manufacture.
Ellipsis Brands are looking for a Finance Assistant to help execute on these plans. This role is based in our head office just outside Norwich in Wymondham. The primary reporting relationship is with the Head of Finance.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Bank reconciliations.
- Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts, including balance sheet / VAT reconciliations.
- Assist purchasing administrator with the processing of purchase invoices and credit notes.
- Assist sales team with the processing of sales orders & invoices.
- Set up new customers & perform credit checks.
- Chase debts in line with payment terms and escalate where necessary.
- Ad hoc duties as required to support the wider team.
Skills & Qualifications:
- AAT qualified (desirable).
- Experience using Xero and ERP systems (desirable).
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, inc. Excel.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Based, or willing to relocate to Norfolk.
Job Type:
- Full-time, permanent, office based.
Salary:
- £25,000-£28,000 per year dependent on experience.