Job Description

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Overview

At Dunelm, our Finance team isn't just about numbers -- we're the powerhouse behind smart decisions, smooth operations, and spotting golden opportunities for growth. Sure, we balance the books and manage procurement like pros, but we also dive deep into financial data to uncover patterns, trends, and hidden gems that help steer our business forward.



With around 80 brilliant minds on the team, we're just the right size: small enough that no one gets lost in the crowd (or stuck doing the same thing every day), but big enough to offer real opportunities to grow, explore new areas, and occasionally show off your Excel wizardry. If you think finance is all grey suits and spreadsheets -- think again. Here, we're making numbers exciting, decisions smarter, and opportunities bigger (and yes, we still get a strange thrill from a perfectly balanced ledger).



As part of our dynamic Finance Operations Team, the Finance Operations Assistant plays a crucial role in keeping the financial wheels turning smoothly. You'll be the hero who ensures our suppliers are paid accurately and on time, and that our group's cash and debt are reconciled and reported like clockwork -- meeting (and exceeding) business expectations.



But this role isn't just about keeping things ticking over -- it's about shaking things up! We're looking for someone who's ready to challenge the status quo, champion smarter ways of working, and help build a culture of continuous improvement, all while delivering outstanding service.



Success here is a team sport. Collaboration, curiosity, and a hunger to learn are key, especially as you'll also get stuck into broader financial accounting and month-end activities. If you're excited by numbers, passionate about making processes better, and love working with great people, then you'll feel right at home with us.

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What you'll be doing

Work across all areas of Finance Operations ensuring all suppliers are paid on a timely basis. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing and of employee expense claim processing. Complete accurate vendor payment runs in line with standard schedule in line with business requirements. Investigate invoice matching differences including validating delivery/receipting and analysing stock discrepancies and processing of invoices including raising debit notes where applicable. Perform supplier statement or balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis, ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and resolved. Address and respond to vendor queries within agreed SLA, developing excellent working relationships with vendors and communicating with other relevant stakeholders where required (e.g. Finance, Commercial, Store Operations, IT, Payroll). Take ownership for supplier rebates and discounts, ensuring all are accounted for on a timely basis Additional ad hoc tasks. Ensure the accurate, complete and timely recording and reconciliation of the group's cash and debt. Maintenance of accurate financial records including monitoring failed transactions, downloading bank statements, setting up payments, recording receipts. Analysis of POS and web reports, reconciliations to accounting system and bank receipts. Suggest and support implementation of new processes and controls where needed, to ensure efficiencies are made or controls strengthened. Assist with business reporting within the team.

Essential Skills

Financial acumen, including a sound knowledge of basic accounting principles and of effective financial controls. Strong analytical abilities. Ability to identify and support process improvement and efficiencies. Willingness to take opportunities for self development. Strong interpersonal skills. Self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative. Team player who is collaborative in approach and actively seeks to support others.

Desirable Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel. Competent in the use of ERP systems, particularly SAP. Experience within an Accounts Payable Team or general accounting background. Supportive and embracing of change, understanding the rationale and actively works to make improvements within own role. Positive, can-do attitude, seeks out ways to contribute to the wider team and business. Celebrates success by recognising the achievement and contribution of others and provides constructive feedback to colleagues on a timely basis. Seeks out the responsibility for taking on new challenges within the team.
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What we'll look for in you

Behaviors

Team Working

- Offering support to others, showing you care and asking for help when needed.

Being Curious

- Asking why and seeking to understand to improve knowledge.

Customer First

- Taking pride in how you help create a great customer experience.

Taking Responsibility

- Being self-driven and determined, accepting responsibility for your actions. *

Growth Mindset

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Enjoying the opportunity to learn new things, self-improve and extend your contribution.