about us

itsu is the healthy eating, Asian inspired quick service retail & grocery brand with over 70 stores in the UK and a leading wholesale business across Europe and beyond. Renowned for its delicious food made fresh in every shop, every day, itsu has huge global ambitions with a commitment to continue to open many more stores and intensify the growth of its already thriving grocery arm. With its best-is-class food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

role responsibility

The role of the Finance Assistant will be to help oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable function for Itsu Retail. Working closely with the Transactional Finance Manager to create a best-in-class transactional function. Duties including but not limited to:

• Invoice coding and posting (Rent, stock & Overhead – with some EDI file uploads & Excel manual summary invoices to be coded and posted)
• Process Expenses (through Concur automated and integrated system)
• Ownership of our Invoice mailbox and all supplier queries and resolution
• Maintain our PO inbox and work with the Finance Implementation team to move this function to Concur Invoice/PO system and to look to create automation and efficiencies where possible
• Provide input on monthly cash flow forecasting as required
• Month End supplier statement reconciliation work
• Own the ‘one-time payment’ & Proforma function as well as Month End Debit work on the AP ledger
• Bank reconciliation (Assist our Treasury & Capital Accountant with this process)
• Daily sales journals including Delivery Partner reconciliations and postings
• Account customer billing and credit control
• Own the Franchise element of the business including accurate and timely Invoicing and debt collection
• Create and maintain manuals for finance procedures

the ideal candidate

• Must have proven strong AP and strong AR experience
• Confident in dealing with large datasets and multiple cost centres
• High attention to detail, excellent time management skills and a proactive approach
• Self-motivated, great communicator and curious mindset
• Highly organised and structured
• Strong analytical skills
• Able to create and follow set processes
• Strong drive for understanding
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the business needs
• Finance qualifications preferred (part or full)
• Multi-site experience in retail, hospitality or similar field strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight time frames
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics NAV & Concur preferred
• Intermediate or advanced excel skills are preferred

perks and benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme 
• Group income protection
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance program
• Critical illness scheme
• Food allowance 
• Discounts at major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme