Stores Accounts Assistant

4 days ago

Swindon, United Kingdom WHSmith Full time

At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth.
- We now have an exciting opportunity for a
- **Stores Accounts Assistant** to join our
- **High Street Finance team** at our
- **Support Centre in Swindon.**

The main purpose of a Stores Accounts Assistant is to perform general day to day accounting tasks and support the Stores Finance. This is an ideal role for someone looking to start a career in Finance.
- What you will be doing- Month End Processes including posting journals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Weekly Reporting of Sales & Staff Costs
- Monthly Reporting of Store Costs
- Running adhoc analysis for commercial trials in Stores
- Providing customer support for key stakeholders, particularly the Central Operations team - working with them to identify risks and opportunities in store costs
- Responding to a range of queries related to store costs from Senior Head Office Managers to Store Leaders
- Supporting the Finance Business Partner in producing Budgets and Forecasts

What we are looking for- You will be numerate and have an analytical mindset, with excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills are required, teamed with excellent communication skills
- A willingness to learn and open to change; you will be working in a fast-paced environment
- Accountancy knowledge would be advantageous but not essential
- You will be a proficient user of Excel

How we reward our teams- Hybrid working model from home and in the office
- 4pm Friday finish
- Flexible Working
- 24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
- Family friendly leave
- Competitive pension contribution
- Sharesave Scheme
- Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance
- Competitive salary
- Staff discount card for stores and online

About us
- Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
- WHSmith have occupied our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts since 1792. Across our diverse estate of c.525 stores on UK high streets, with our wide-ranging store sizes and formats, we sell a large range of products including stationery, greeting cards, art and craft, newspapers, magazines, books and drinks. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.
- WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.**Format of Business**
- Finance

**Full Time / Part Time**
- Full Time

**Position Type**
- Permanent

**Salary From**
- upto

**Salary To**
- £25,000

**Hours / Week**
- 36.25

**Country**
- UK

**County**
- Wiltshire

**Job Code / Grade**
- C

**Post Code**
- SN33LD

**Function / Region**
- Finance (HS)

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