Accounts Assistant - 9 months maternity cover

As an Accounts Assistant at Wayflyer, your primary responsibilities will include maintaining financial records such as invoices and accounts payable, processing reimbursements, and reconciling bank statements. You'll also support the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes, prepare journal entries, and assist with financial audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls. You'll have a chance to work with financial software, contributing to important projects in a fast-paced startup environment.

To qualify for the Accounts Assistant role at Wayflyer, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, supplemented by 1-2 years of relevant work experience or strong academic credentials for recent graduates. A good grasp of accounting principles, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and familiarity with accounting software like Netsuite will be essential to succeed in this role.

To thrive as an Accounts Assistant at Wayflyer, strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, effective organizational and time management abilities, and excellent communication skills are crucial. Being proactive, having the ability to prioritize workload, and participating collaboratively within a team will also significantly enhance your effectiveness in this role.

Wayflyer promotes a vibrant and collaborative work environment where diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our culture. As an Accounts Assistant, you will experience a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth, with opportunities to engage in cross-functional teamwork and projects that impact the eCommerce landscape.

Wayflyer offers a range of attractive perks and benefits for the Accounts Assistant position, including the opportunity to work remotely abroad for 60 days per year, access to an employee assistance program, private healthcare, pension plans, and generous parental and adoptive leave policies. You can also partake in an equity scheme, enabling you to share in our success!

When answering this question, focus on your familiarity with maintaining financial records, such as invoices and accounts payable. Share specific examples of the software you've used and describe the processes you followed to ensure accuracy and compliance, emphasizing your attention to detail.

Demonstrating effective prioritization is key. Share strategies you use to manage your time effectively, such as listing out tasks, setting deadlines, and allowing flexibility for urgent requests. Illustrate with examples on how you've successfully met deadlines while ensuring high-quality work.

When faced with a challenge, clearly outline the situation and the steps you took to resolve it. Focus on demonstrating your analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and how you collaborated with others, illustrating your success in overcoming the challenge.

In your response, mention any accounting software you're familiar with, such as Netsuite or others. Discuss how you used the software in previous roles to streamline processes, analyze data, or enhance reporting. Highlight any specific accomplishments related to your software use.

Share your methods for ensuring accuracy in financial transactions, including double-checking entries, utilizing software checks, and understanding reconciliation processes. Discuss specific examples where your practices avoided discrepancies and ensured integrity in financial reporting.

Illustrate your teamwork abilities by discussing your communication style and how you support your colleagues. Mention the importance of collaboration in achieving finance goals and how you contribute positively to the team, perhaps by sharing responsibilities or helping others with their tasks.

Provide an example that highlights your flexibility and resourcefulness. Discuss how you approached the change, any challenges you encountered, and the successful outcomes that resulted from your adaptability, demonstrating your proactive nature.

Explain the systems you implement to stay organized, such as digital tools for tracking tasks, calendars for deadlines, or regular reviews of your workload. Highlight the importance of organization in managing multiple priorities and how it contributes to your overall success in the role.

Research Wayflyer and share how their mission aligns with your values and career aspirations. Discuss specific elements of their work culture, growth potential, or innovative products that excite you and how you envision contributing to their vibrant team.

Examine key trends and statistics in the eCommerce industry, showcasing your knowledge of how the landscape is rapidly evolving. Provide insights on how financial services, being essential for businesses, aid brands in scaling and overcoming challenges, emphasizing why you’re enthusiastic about being part of this industry.