Part time operations and finance officer
(16 hours per week)
Salary £20-22,000 (pro rata)
The New Craftsmen represents and champions the work of the best British craft makers. Operating from a showroom and retail space in Mayfair, just near Selfridges, we work with a network of some 70 makers from across Britain. The Sunday Times described us as ‘a collection of the coolest crafters in the land. And our work has been featured in Vogue, Monocle, The Financial Times, Condé Nast Traveller, Elle Deco,
World of Interiors and many more.
Backed by a group of private investors, our plan is to grow the business at a considerable pace over the next 5 years. We are looking to build a team that is ambitious, motivated by success, professional, approachable and positive.
The Role:
Working as part of a team of 8, you will be responsible for ensuring that our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and are compliant with all regulations. You will have responsibility for maintaining HR records and policies, and finance and admin tasks
Reporting to the Office Manager, you will be a self-motivated and proactive member of the team.
Finance
• Inputting invoices received onto Xero and ensuring timely payment
• Checking all expenses & coding appropriately and entering onto Xero
• Ensuring that all direct debits are set up on system
• Credit card expenses are recorded and monitored
• Preparing weekly payment runs
• Reconciling sales ledger with cardnet/paypal/BACS/cash
• Reconciling petty cash
• Raising self -billing invoices for makers on a monthly basis
• Raising sales invoices as required and entering onto xero
HR & Personnel

• Employee contracts; terms and conditions, legal compliance, working conditions, health & safety
• Ensuring payroll is correct and up to date each month and submitted on time
• Keeping Holidays & sick leave records as well as any overtime that needs to be recorded
• Developing Staff handbooks, HR policies and procedures
Admin
• Office & shop supplies - timely & regular ordering of office/kitchen/shop supplies
• Organising and managing cleaning service
Experience:
At least two years demonstrable experience in similar roles is required. Ideally you will have an interest and/or experience in working for a design led business and an appreciation for craftsmanship. Previous retail experience would be an added bonus!
Skills required:
• Highly computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Xero, MS Excel,
Word
• The ability to learn new software systems quickly and input data accurately
• The ability to deal discretely with confidential information is essential
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage a busy workload with competing priorities in a calm and professional manner
• Flexibility and a pro-active attitude is important, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to use initiative and good judgment, as well as an enthusiastic approach to problem solving
• The role is part-time, 16 hours per week, hours flexible and negotiable
Qualities
• Reliable
• Organised
• Eye for detail
• Confident
• Desire to work in an entrepreneurially led, fast moving environment
To Apply
To apply for this role, send your CV and covering letter in the first instance to
Natalie@thenewcraftsmen.com
Closing Date March 19th