ABOUT FINISTERRE

Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre is proudly B Corp certified and a leader in its field; designing functional and sustainable products for those that share a love of the sea and adventure. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall or in one of our twelve retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition.

Perched a few hundred meters from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes’ Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people.

Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create a working environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It’s a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and ocean on a daily basis.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Finance Assistant, you are responsible for managing Finisterre’s purchase and receivable ledger, including invoice process, company expenses and credit control. You will support the Financial Controller and Finance Director to ensure that accurate and timely commercial reporting is produced.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

• Ownership of accounts payable inbox and transactional processing of supplier invoices (non-stock)
• Management and bookkeeping of our expenses and travel platforms, Spendesk and TravelPerk
• Monthly reconciliation of Spendesk bank account
• Set-up of all new suppliers on Netsuite system and management of current supplier details
• Ownership of supplier relationships (non-stock)
• Monthly review and reconciliation of accounts payable ledger (non-stock suppliers)
• Ownership of purchase order process and providing relevant training to wider business

Accounts Receivable

• Ensuring all new customers are set up accurately in Netsuite, in line with agreed terms
• Production of weekly aged-receivable report, with commentary of overdue accounts provided to sales agents
• Raising of online payment links and ad-hoc credit memos for Wholesale accounts
• Ownership of customer relationships and maintenance of customer data (wholesale/bulk)
• Monthly review and reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger
• Processing ad-hoc bulk orders, alongside Merchandising/Buying team
• Other ad-hoc projects and support as needed

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO FINISTERRE

• Previous experience in a finance assistant role, including using ERP and expense systems. Experience with Netsuite and Spendesk is beneficial, but not essential
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel
• You’ll demonstrate excellent attention to detail, with high levels of numeracy and literacy and maintain high standards and accuracy.
• A strong commitment to learning about the key skills, deliverables and challenges of finance, and to delivering continuous improvement
• Willingness to own and drive your personal development plan, and open to asking for and accepting feedback on performance
• Passion, energy and aspiration in line with Finisterre values, products, brand and customers. Commitment to inclusivity and social and environmental sustainability
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Thrives on positive change and able to manage self under pressure

Important : The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers.

Benefits

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE

We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based at our Headquarters at Wheal Kitty, St Agnes, Cornwall.

We’ll invest in you with a competitive salary, circa £27k - £30k, depending on your skills and experience.

But it’s not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop yourself within at a fast-paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You’ll get the chance to collaborate with a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we take good care of you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including:

• A discretionary bonus scheme, based on company performance
• A pension scheme with Nest
• 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Your birthday day off
• 60% product discount for personal and gift use
• 30% Friends and Family product discount
• Life assurance with access to an employee assistance program
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing programs, including counselling services, headspace membership, eye tests, yoga, cycle to work and a range of perks
• Regular company social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities – we will support you in giving back to communities and causes
• Various discounts from our B Corp community
• Individual training and development plans
• Sea Tuesday companywide updates
• And so much more!

We’ll be interviewing as we go along, so we’d encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as the role may close earlier than advertised.

Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.