Accounts Assistant

Reporting to the Stock Accountant, you'll support with all accounting entries and reporting to ensure complete and accurate stock values across the business. You will analyse and use data to interface with stakeholders across the organisation. We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you - and your colleagues - the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you'll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we've worked hard to build an office you'll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it's nice to have the flexibility to do both.

• Ensure strong internal controls are followed to safeguard Stock whilst maintaining operational efficiency.
• Processing of month-end and BAU stock team processes to ensure all accounting entries are complete and accurately reflect the Stock value across the business.
• Interface with the commercial and operational teams, both in Head Office and on-site across the Screwfix DC and Store Network to assist with embedding stock management processes and behaviours.
• Ensure you provide the necessary information to support the Stock Accountant with obtaining a greater understanding of the stock movements.
• Support the Stock Accountant with stock provisioning and other stock adjustments, ensuring accurate calculation and reporting alongside alignment with Kingfisher group accounting policies.
• Support with all Group submissions are delivered accurately and on time with appropriate supporting information and commentary.
• Support the Stock Accountant with the delivery of internal and external audit requirements.
• Continuously update forecasting and budgeting comparatives in BAU and month end processes, providing accurate and timely information to the Stock Accountant.
• Preparing the balance sheet reconciliations each month ensuring this is accurate with adequate commentary.
• Raise any suggested improvements in systems/processes.
• Effectively deliver the Stock Team responsibilities. Ensure company wide collaboration to develop and enhance the Stock Team outputs and reputation both within and outside finance., Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.
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• Prior experience working with stock within a Finance role preferred but not essential.
• Ability to prioritise and maintain work processes and procedures showing effective time management when under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player with drive and self motivation.
• Flexible and adaptable with an eye for detail.
Technical Skills:
• Experience working with Stock reporting preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications particularly Excel essential with ability to manage volume data efficiently whilst retaining attention to detail.
• Experience of CODA GL and Oracle BI an advantage.
  
  It's a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we're proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you., We've partnered with Mind, the UK's leading mental health charity, to our colleagues the support and tools needed to look after your mental health., We all do better when we're celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, 'Us' is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It's an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves.
  
  You do your best when you feel your best, so we've chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.
Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life, we cater to all. Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there'll always be a free spot for you and your car. Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. We've put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page, ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website. Other benefits:
• Award-Winning Pension Scheme
• 20% Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q, plus discounts at other High-Street Retailers
• Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes
• MyGym discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Enhanced Family leave
• Retail Trust counselling services
• Life cover
Sustainability at Screwfix We're committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That's why we're doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We're on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us. We've worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We're a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you'll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You'll always know where you are with us. We're open. We're fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone., Cycle to Work Whether you're a keen cyclist or looking to take up a healthy hobby, enjoy savings of up to 25-39% on bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.High Street Shopping Discounts As well as discounts at Screwfix and B&Q, you can save money at other major high street retailers.Share Plans Become a Kingfisher shareholder with a variety of schemes to choose from.Gym Discount Look after your mind and body with 20% off a Nuffield Gym membership, starting with a Health MOT and free 7-day pass.Simply Health From dental care to acupuncture, you can customise your health plan and claim back money for treatments., If you opt into our pension scheme, you'll receive up to 4x your annual salary through Death in Service payment., We're growing, and we want our people grow with us. That's why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It's all about giving you the tools to build a career that's right for you.Open Development Programme You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues. 01 / 00 "I'm involved in quite a few projects like the Store Support Programme and assessing trials across the business and whether they should be rolled out across the estate." James Rudge | Finance Business Partner 01 / 00