Finance Manger Retail London, West End (Office-Based) Permanent Overview We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a fast-paced luxury retail business in London. Reporting directly to the Founder, this role will support the financial operations of the office with a strong focus on international logistics and distribution. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in VAT, multi-currency accounting, and cross-border transactions, as well as a strong understanding of luxury retail operations. Responsibilities Manage invoicing and payments, ensuring accurate multi-currency transactions Raise and issue customer invoices for international orders, ensuring VAT compliance Perform bank and account reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records Lead VAT processes, including margin scheme, deferred VAT, and cross-border reporting Coordinate with operations and logistics teams on logistics documentation and distribution workflows Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, accruals, and prepayments Monitor credit control and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments Act as a point of contact for external auditors and support internal compliance reviews Ensure accurate, organised, and compliant financial reporting across all operations Candidate Profile A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar accounting role Proven expertise in preparing UK VAT returns, ideally including: Margin scheme Deferred VAT International / cross-border transactions Experience in logistics, distribution, and import/export processes Strong experience with multi-currency accounting Proficiency in Xero is essential Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers, clients, and operations teams Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-value retail environment Commercial awareness of luxury retail and international logistics operations Tiger Recruitmentis B Corp Certified, which means that weve been verified as meeting B Labs high standards for social and environmental impact. REF:JL160612 Tiger is B Corp Certified. We are part of a global movement of businesses committed to improving social and environmental conditions around the world.