Finance Assistant job at Macclesfield Full Time

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to support our small accounts team in managing our day to day financial operations. This is a varied role covering sales, customer reconciliations and assisting with monthly reporting. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of finance and accounting practices, strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

This is a hands on role providing an exciting opportunity to learn all aspects of a finance function in a growing and dynamic company.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT US

From when we sold our very first bra way back in 2005, to today when we sell one approximately every 30 seconds, passion and playfulness is at the heart of everything we do.

Our direct-to-consumer operation is growing by over 50%, but that’s not the only thing about Pour Moi that’s expanding! Our range has grown along with us to include lingerie, swimwear, beachwear, clothing, sportswear, nightwear and hosiery, with exciting new developments planned for future seasons.

With our buying, design, technical, merchandising, marketing and sales departments based in our sunny Brighton offices, we have a blue-chip wholesale partner portfolio that includes M&S, Next, Very, John Lewis. Our administration and central warehouse function is based at Lyme Green, Macclesfield.

Our predicted annual turnover is £36 million, making us one of the leading brands in lingerie and swimwear. With sales increasing year on year it means we need more brilliant people who share our passion, to join in the next part of our story.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

· Assist in the ongoing maintenance of large wholesale accounts

· Creation of sales invoices and credit notes

· Customer reconciliations

· Credit control

· Posting bank receipts and card transactions to SAGE

· Liaison with Pour Moi shops, reconciling and posting weekly sales to SAGE

· Produce daily, weekly and monthly sales reports using Excel

· Ensuring all financial data is accurate, complete, and delivered in a timely manner

· Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks as required

WHO YOU ARE:

· You will have excellent organisation skills, enjoy a varied workload and have the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.

· We are looking for a willingness to learn. You will be comfortable learning new systems and taking on new processes

· You will be proactive, with a drive to continually improve processes and increase automation

· The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to spot errors and perform reconciliations

· You will be proficient in excel (formulae, pivot tables etc). Experience of Sage 50 would be an advantage

· You should be a confident communicator, adaptable, and motivated to work collaboratively as part of a small team.

· This role could suit someone who has worked as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Receivable Clerk, or Finance Administrator

In return, we offer excellent benefits, including:

• A competitive salary – £28,000
• A warm, friendly team environment
• Administration office based at our central warehouse in Macclesfield
• 25 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Exclusive discounts
• Flexible working
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Job type

· The role is full time 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri however part time and flexible working would be considered for the right candidate

· Hybrid – With flexible working – option 2 days WFH per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Macclesfield SK11 0TA