Job Description

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OUR MISSION

To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head.


What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly 3bn worth of cars bought on site, while 1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.


In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million.


And we're a long way from done!

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FINANCE @ CARWOW

Our mission is to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial information that drives confident decision-making and sustainable growth across Carwow. We partner with the business to steward financial integrity, ensure compliance, and identify opportunities for improvement. Through collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence, we enable Carwow to scale responsibly, invest wisely, and operate with transparency.

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YOUR MISSION

To thrive as a Finance Assistant at our company, you'll need to bring a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work. You should be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, even when working to tight deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll be collaborating with both finance colleagues and cross-functional teams. We're looking for someone proactive and adaptable -- someone who's eager to pitch in wherever needed and takes initiative without waiting to be asked. You'll also need an analytical mindset to spot discrepancies and suggest improvements, and above all, a hunger to grow and learn as you take the next steps in your finance career.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain accurate financial records, including posting journal entries and performing reconciliations Assist with the preparation of monthly and yearly financial accounts Support the finance team with intercompany reconciliations and recharges Support the finance team with balance sheet reconciliations and maintain appropriate documentation Assist in tracking and monitoring budgets, expenses, and cost allocations Communicate financial data effectively to non-financial stakeholders Assist with financial audits by organizing and providing necessary documentation Contribute to the improvement of financial processes and systems Support Finance Business Partner's on ad-hoc projects Supporting AP & AR around billing & processing of invoices Provide general administrative support to the finance department as needed
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KEY REQUIREMENTS

A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Strong numerical skills
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BONUS POINTS

Prior experience in a finance or accounting role Understanding of financial principles Studying towards or interested in a professional finance qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
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WHY THIS MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU

The Financial Reporting team at Carwow moves quickly, holds itself to high standards, and is always looking for ways to improve how we work. We take pride in producing accurate, insightful financial outputs that the business can rely on -- and we're trusted with high-visibility work that directly supports decision-making across the company. As part of a growing scale-up, priorities can shift fast and we often face new challenges that require a flexible mindset and a solution-oriented approach. We're open about this pace and level of accountability -- it can feel intense at times, but it's also an environment where you'll constantly develop and gain exposure that's hard to find elsewhere.

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INTERVIEW PROCESS

Introductory call with our Talent team Interview with Financial Controller & Finance Business Partner, on your relevant skills and knowledge Take-home task Final Interview with Senior Financial Accountant & Head of Finance, on values & team fit
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Competitive comp package 28 days' holidays + Bank Holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! Employee-friendly share options Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution Vitality private healthcare insurance Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme Generous learning and development budget 500 home office budget
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DE&I @ CARWOW

Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.