The Nunhead Gardener is a fast-growing and highly unique family-run group of garden shops. We are independently owned, and we pride ourselves on our team of knowledgeable horticulturalists who are always on hand to offer friendly, expert advice regarding all indoor and outdoor gardening matters. We always place ourselves at the heart of the communities in which we open our stores.
We punch well above our weight in terms of the service we provide, the experience we offer customers, the unique product range we carry and our legendary product displays. We’re extremely passionate about our people, and with ambitious future plans, it’s an exciting time to join us.
Job Description – Finance & Operations Assistant
Full-Time | Based in Peckham, London
Reporting to: Finance Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-driven and highly organised Finance & Operations Assistant to join the back-office team at The Nunhead Gardener.
This is a full-time role with a primary focus on supporting the Finance Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will also collaborate with the wider operations and marketing teams, playing a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our multi-site retail business.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain well-rounded experience in finance, buying support, and business operations within a fast-paced and friendly independent company.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Support
• Assist with weekly upload of supplier purchase orders and maintain supplier records
• Support weekly cash counting procedures
• Process Floom sales into Vector (our EPOS system)
• Assist with scanning, coding and archiving invoices and receipts
• Support receipt processing and general bank activity tracking
• Contribute to data entry on the Accruals & Prepayments Tracker
• Assist with client invoicing and the processing of HTA paper vouchers
• Help with supplier payment run preparation and invoice coding in Dext (as needed)
Business Reporting & Buying
• Produce and distribute regular reports, including:
– Weekly Performance Report
– Plant Supplier Buying Spreadsheets
• Maintain and update the Supplier Order Tracker
• Use sales data to recommend replenishment quantities and compile draft orders
• Support the Finance Manager and Directors in reviewing and finalising stock orders
Marketing & Webshop Support
• Assist with uploading product data and images to the webshop
• Process loyalty card applications across all channels:
– Upload in-store and online sign-ups to Vector
– Send Trustpilot invitations to new customers
– Upload customer details to Squarespace for newsletters
– Cross-check Mailchimp forms and integrate into the Squarespace database
Operational Support
• Support the Operations Manager with ad hoc projects and process rollouts
• Take and distribute meeting minutes when required
• Assist with processing and labelling warehouse deliveries during peak periods
• Ensure weekly sundries are sent out to stores
• Provide general administrative support to the back-office team as needed
About You
• Highly organised with an exceptional eye for detail
• Proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently
• Strong in both written and verbal communication
• Quick to learn new software and systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and flexible retail environment
• A team player with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to get stuck in across departments
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the daily operations of a growing and much-loved independent brand. You’ll be joining a small, supportive team where your contributions will be visible and valued.
We offer:
• A hands-on, varied role across finance, operations, and marketing
• Exposure to multiple areas of the business with opportunities to grow
• A collaborative team culture and relaxed office environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused company
Note: This job description is not exhaustive, and duties will vary as per business needs.
Role Type
Pay Rate
12.5 GBP – 13.5 GBP (Hour)
Company Overview
The Nunhead Gardener is a fast-growing and highly unique family-run group of garden shops. We are independently owned, and we pride ourselves on our team of knowledgeable horticulturalists who are always on hand to offer friendly, expert advice regarding all indoor and outdoor gardening matters. We always place ourselves at the heart of the communities in which we open our stores. We punch well above our weight in terms of the service we provide, the experience we offer customers, the unique product range we carry and our legendary product displays. We’re extremely passionate about our people, and with ambitious future plans, it’s an exciting time to join us.
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