Finance Assistant

Mous

We are Mous. (Pronounced mouse, not moose.) People deserve tech and lifestyle

About Mous

We are Mous. (Pronounced mouse, not moose.) People deserve tech and lifestyle

products that are fit for purpose, perform as promised and empower them to be their

best. That's why we're building the go-to brand focused squarely on delivering just

that.

We have consistently built our in-house expertise and invested millions in research and development in our relentless pursuit of creating the best products possible.

Over the past 10 years, we have focused on pushing the performance of products

and creating engaging content to guide millions of customers to high-quality

Mous products rather than making cheap products for Amazon's algorithm. All

With the aspiration that we can raise the standards of the industry and provide

people with better products.

We're creating products that empower people to be their best, whether they're on a wild adventure or commuting through the city. No matter what your everyday life looks like you can trust our products to remove frustrations, expand your experiences and help you to live without limits.

About the Role

You'll play a key role in ensuring all things Accounts Payable are running smoothly and on time. You'll be the go-to person in the business for processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and keeping supplier accounts accurate and up to date. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will help maintain strong supplier relationships and support the wider finance team in delivering reliable financial operations.

Please note that this role will be based at our office in Lahore (Upper Mall), with on-site workdays from Monday to Thursday and a Friday as an optional work-from-home (WFH) day. The normal working hours will be 10 am - 7:00 PM PKT.

About You

This is a great opportunity for a Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable looking to kick start their career in an ambitious scale-up. We're looking for someone who has strong numerical abilities, is confident working with excel, and most of all is a keen team player and keen to advance their finance knowledge and capabilities

The main focus will be on owning our Accounts Payable function and playing a key role within our month end reporting. Attention to detail is key and you should be able to prioritise and plan your work according to deadlines.

Reporting to our Financial Controller, you'll be joining our agile and talented finance team. We love problem solvers and showing initiative and a keenness to learn will be key to success in this role. We'll be asking you to hit the ground running, learning the ins and outs of our finance function and getting to grips with our ERP system so you can develop a broad understanding for delivering on all things Accounts Payable and providing finance related support across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage the accounts payable mailbox, responding to queries and processing incoming invoices to the accounting system
• Prepare and complete weekly payment runs, ensuring correct approvals and payment details
• Be the key contact on all things invoicing and payments with the production team based in China, overseeing the factory payment run process and ensuring timely and accurate payment to suppliers in alignment with production schedules
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Complete daily bank reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of cash and banking transactions
• Reconcile our virtual card transactions weekly
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records
• Assist with month-end close activities related to Accounts Payable as required
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve Accounts Payable processes for greater efficiency and accuracy
• Regularly review existing procedures and suggest updates to improve internal controls and reduce processing time
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks.
  
  

Skills requirements:

• Hands-on AP experience – prior experience in an Accounts Payable role is a big plus, though not a strict requirement.
• Strong Excel skills – we value practical Excel knowledge (think: lookups, data comparisons across sheets) even more than prior reconciliation experience.
• Familiarity with Accounts Payable processes – including common AP terms and a working knowledge of different payment methods.
• High attention to detail – we're looking for someone who is thorough, accurate, and meticulous, especially when it comes to managing payments where there's no room for error.
• Excellent communication skills – you'll be managing the Accounts Payable inbox and collaborating with teams across China, the UK, and Pakistan, so clear and timely communication is key.
  
  

About Our Offer

Here's a summary of the benefits of working at Mous:

• Long-Term Benefits:
  
  

Loyalty and commitment are greatly valued at Mous. We reward this with one month of paid leave after 5 years of service, as a token of our appreciation for your dedication.

• Competitive Compensation:
  
  

We offer a competitive starting salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring to Mous.

• Dynamic Work Culture:
  
  

Mous has fun yet focused work culture. Join a team of friendly professionals committed to fostering a high-performance, data-driven environment. Here, innovation thrives, and teamwork is paramount.

• Growth and Development Opportunities:
  
  

At Mous, we encourage you to dream big, work diligently, and actively make things happen. We support radical growth and development through new experiences, fostering an environment where innovative thinking is the norm.

• Professional Development Perks:
  
  

Professional growth is a priority at Mous. We run regular 'Mousterclasses' where teams share their expertise across the business.

• Seamless Remote Collaboration:
  
  

Working with Mous means you're an integral part of the team, no matter where in the world you are. We've streamlined communication between our global teams for efficient collaboration, ensuring you're a key participant in weekly company-wide meetings and virtual social activities (Pictionary, anyone?).

About Our Values

We have established 3 core values, which inform and enhance the way we work. We expect anyone joining the business to embrace these values as essential parts of Mous life, and we're looking for people who will build upon them in fresh and inspiring ways.

• Get Results
  
  

By comprehending our business plan, each person can ensure that they are taking accountability for their contribution towards it. We value strategic prioritisation, ensuring that everyone is enabled to deliver their best work. We also champion traits such as innovation, grit and resilience – we think differently and aren't afraid to fail.

• Work Together
  
  

We value collaboration highly, recognising that there's a lot to be learned from each other, and are always prepared to listen. We encourage regular peer feedback, readily praising great work as well as challenging one another candidly. We like to celebrate what makes us both unique and united, committing to regular IDEA initiatives and finding opportunities to support our local communities.

• Enjoy The Ride
  
  

We invite everyone at Mous to grab new opportunities and find ways to make each role their own. Things can change fast in an unpredictable industry like ours, so we always want to stay agile. And of course we don't just work hard – we also like to let our hair down and enjoy the more social aspects of being part of our brilliant team

About Our Commitment

Mous is an equal opportunity employer, and as a brand, we value authenticity and integrity. We strive to be different and know that if we are to create the most innovative products and deliver the best customer experience, we need to build a diverse team of individuals who can bring a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. No matter your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or physical ability, at Mous, your individuality is celebrated.

As a D2C business and heavy user of plastics, we understand (and take very seriously) our responsibility to the planet. To stay true to our word, we've placed "Planet" firmly in our key business objectives and have formed a dedicated team, alongside our cofounders, to build an ESG plan we're proud of. Ultimately, we want to create a better world through our actions and we're doing so across our products, how we transport from A to B, and socially.Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesManufacturing

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