Supply Chain Accountant

Job Title: Supply Chain Accountant
About Heroes
Heroes is a technology-driven e-commerce company that acquires, operates, and scales small and medium-sized brands with category-winning products on global marketplaces. We focus on Amazon FBA brands with outstanding customer reviews and a proven track record of leading bestseller lists in high-growth niches.
Built by a team with a background in investment banking, venture capital and D2C eCommerce we have the right experience to build and grow outstanding brands on Amazon and beyond. We have raised the largest European pre-seed investment round in 2020 from investors to the tune of $65 million. We’re growing rapidly month-on-month and expanding quickly. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth start-up.
 
Preferred start date: ASAP
Preferred location: London (but this is not a deal breaker)
The role:

• We love data and there is scope for an adept and tech-savy operational finance employee to design and manage processes around trade payments
• As a key member of the rapidly expanding finance team, you will be working very closely with the supply chain team to independently manage the full process from PO raising, supplier, shipping and warehousing payments to import VAT obligations, as well as accurate accounting thereof.
• The role will also comprise monthly management account tasks including some elements of the following:
  • creating and evolving a robust Trade Payables cycle ensuring all payments are made on a timely basis and stock control and flow is optimised.
  • creating intercompany transfers.
  • balance sheet reconciliations & cash analysis.
  • creation of import templates for our accounting software.

 Job requirements

• Accounting related undergraduate degree with very strong English skills (written and spoken) or training in an international accounting firm and /or experience in an in-house finance department with focus on supply chain
• Strong understanding of accounting principles especially around cost of goods sold recognition and processes such as PO creation through to bank reconciliations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel including v lookup and pivot tables in order to analyse data exported from different systems.
• Organised with good attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with colleagues at all levels.
• Willing to adapt and pick up new techniques and technologies.
• Able to prioritise and multi task in a fast paced environment.
• Cleared to work in your country of residence.
• Experience with NetSuite and / or in a fast moving e-commerce or retail business, with significant Cost of Goods Sold processes would be beneficial.

Heroes is an equal opportunity employer and we are looking to build a diverse, inclusive team. We hire based purely on business need, skillset & competence and do not consider age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships when making hiring decisions.

About the Finance Team
The Finance team is being built to be a cornerstone of the business, providing timely and accurate information to enable smart decisions to be taken and to facilitate our expansion as a Group. Last but not least, it is our job to keep tax authorities, auditors, banks and those who give us credit happy.
We are a friendly and diverse team based across the globe and planning to grow significantly. Be prepared for lots of information, an egalitarian atmosphere where every voice counts, and a much more modern approach to finance.