Finance Assistant

We are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team. This is a rare and exciting role in the business and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to support out Finance Team.
What's the opportunity?
The Finance Assistant is responsible for the timely and accurate information flow between ScS Head Office, the ScS branch network and external bodies such as finance houses and Landlords, including dealing with related queries.

What does the role involve?

• Assist with the daily management of the Finance House process, making all requests for payments, imports and completing reconciliations on a timely basis.


• Rent management - ensuring monthly and quarterly rent payments are forecasted and paid accurately, liaising with landlords to ensure all VAT invoices are posted to NAV in a timely manner.


• Prepare payment schedule, set up electronic payments and assist in coordinating, reviewing final authorisation ensuring adequate controls are in place


• Ensure customer warranty policies are accurate, up to date and issued weekly to the warranty providers, dealing with any related queries.


• Reconciliation of insurance mandate debtors liaising with ScS branches and insurance providers.


• Credit card/petty cash management liaising with senior management to record all expenses accurately.


• National Statistic reporting, monthly, quarterly and annually.


• Maintain standard operating procedures listing reviewing and updating as necessary.


• Other duties may include control account reporting, customer refunds, vouchers, filing, post and miscellaneous invoice raising.


• Undertake as required (e.g. mini project work), other duties in keeping with the general nature of the position.
  
  Self-starter with initiative, versatility, drive and a positive attitude to ensure satisfactory conclusion of tasks.


• Used to working to strict deadlines in a fast paced environment with a hands on approach.


• Great communication skills.


• Flexible in approach with ability to prioritise tasks.


• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving.


• Team player with the ability to work under own initiative and take ownership for tasks.


• Proven organisational skills and attention to detail.


• Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential.


• GCSE (including maths/English) or above - AAT part/fully qualified desirable
  
  We are one of the UK's leading sofa specialists, and you can find us on numerous retail parks all over the country.

We have over 100 retail stores, serviced by 9 distribution centres, a Digital Hub based in Coventry and a support centre based in Sunderland. For over a century, ScS has been providing customers with an excellent customer experience, selling beautiful products with outstanding value, quality and choice. Our primary product focus helping customers to create the home they'll love and that's where you come in…

At ScS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our company, sparks innovation, and drives success.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Our aim is to create a supportive environment where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute to our shared goals.
If you share our passion for equality and diversity and want to be part of a team that values your unique contributions, we encourage you to apply and join us on our mission to make a difference.


• Competitive salary


• 33 days holidays including bank holidays


• Employee benefits platform - access to 100s of high street discounts and more - holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!


• Colleague Discount


• Career progression


• Long service awards


• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave


• Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme - to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics


• Medicash - low cost health plans


• Virtual GP - Access to a GP service 24/7


• Salary finance scheme


• Pension Scheme


• Death in Service


• Life assurance


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Refer a friend scheme