Finance
Accounts Assistant - 12 month FTC
About the job
Key responsibilities
- 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.
Required skills & experience
- Prior experience working within a stock environment 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
- Accounting qualification or working towards
- 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
At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:
Financial wellbeing
- Wagestream access to track earnings and save
- Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
- Colleague support fund
- Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
- Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes
Every day benefits
- Career progression and development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
- Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
- Support networks available
Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.
We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.
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.
Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
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Training programmes
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.
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“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.”
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Be yourself
at Screwfix
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.
Head Office
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.
Head Office location
Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT
Application process
Apply
Applying online is simple. Fill in some basic details and upload your most recent CV. If you’re applying for a S.A. you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.
Interview
Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for. Interviews may be held on the phone or over video chat, followed by a visit to store to meet the team.
Offer
If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.