Job Description

At Lyle & Scott, we recognise that all success starts with people.

We welcome creativity and value individuals passionate about delivering a strong performance.

We are a privately owned British brand with almost 150 years of history that has built a reputation for crafting high-quality clothing. We are a brand with true authenticity, heritage and expertise that is recognised throughout the world.

We are looking for an in-house

Finance Assistant

to play a key role in our finance team. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions specific to our Direct-to-Customer (DTC), e-commerce, and retail store operations (including franchise). This role involves reconciling sales data, verifying transaction accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and preparing financial reports to support the organisation's overall financial health. If you are a proactive, solution-based individual with a passion for finance and thrives from working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the right opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Account reconciliation:

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of DTC, e-commerce, and retail store sales transactions against bank statements, credit card accounts, and other financial records.

Sales Data Verification

: Review and verify sales data from various platforms (e.g., Shopify, Amazon, and physical retail stores) to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Discrepancy Resolution

: Identify and investigate discrepancies between sales records and financial statements, coordinating with relevant departments (e.g., sales, IT, customer service) to resolve issues promptly.

Refunds and Chargebacks:

Monitor and reconcile refunds, returns, and chargebacks, ensuring proper documentation and resolution.

Report Preparation:

Generate detailed financial reports and summaries specific to DTC, e-commerce, and retail operations for management review.

Balance Sheet reconciliation:

Perform month end reconciliation, investigating and escalating any issues.

Compliance:

Ensure all reconciliation activities comply with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements for e-commerce and retail operations.

System Updates:

Assist in updating and maintaining financial systems and software for DTC, e-commerce, and retail reconciliations.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliation processes and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy specific to DTC, e-commerce, and retail environments.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to facilitate reconciliation and resolve issues.

Audit Support:

Provide requested documentation and explanations related to DTC, e-commerce, and retail transactions to support internal and external audits.

Qualifications / Experience:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to use formulas, formatting, validation, and lookups across multiple data sources. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Excellent organisational and time management abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. An omnichannel background is desirable but not an essential Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Amazon) is beneficial but not a necessity. Certifications (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) are valuable but not a requirement.

About us...

Holiday purchase scheme. Enhanced parental leave Cash plan - help with everyday healthcare costs 1 week a year to work anywhere in the world... it can be Fiji or your sofa. "Thirsty Thursdays -- the bar opens at 5pm every Thursday for a drink or an alternative soft drink of choice. Flexible working, so you can fit in your spin class... or hit snooze on your alarm, we don't judge! 1 week extra off work if you get married! (Not deducted from your annual leave) Employer pension contributions. Generous staff discount... Great sample sales throughout the year so you can stock up on Christmas Presents! Welcome to the Family Lyle & Scott Item! Training and learning development. Season Ticket Loan. Holiday loyalty scheme: the longer you're with us, the more we will increase your allowance Cycle2Work Scheme. Dog-friendly office.
Please apply with your CVs through Indeed.

Lyle & Scott is an Equal Opportunities Employer and treats all applications purely based on skills and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person