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Finance Manager - Property & Salaries

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Wickes

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with property accounting experience, IFRS16 knowledge, multi-site exposure, retail industry insight, and strong skills in Google Workspace and Excel.
  • You will manage property accounting, oversee P&L reporting, reconcile balances, handle salary reporting, and support year-end audits for property and store salaries.

Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
  • Broad finance experience including business partnering
  • Knowledge of IFRS16
  • Property accounting experience (UK GAAP)
  • Multi site experience
  • Property accounting experience
  • Retail industry knowledge
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace with excellent Google/Excel skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Process improvement
  • Good presentation skills
  • Financially literate
  • Problem solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Property accounting - ensuring successful year end accounts and balance sheets signed off by Auditors. Post Year end this role moves to another existing Finance team and part of this role would encompass transitioning processes over by 31st March 2025.
  • Management accounting for Property P&L under UK GAAP (includes store rent/rates/service charge/insurance/third party income and sub-tenant income).
  • Working closely with the Financial Reporting team to ensure accurate reporting of property leases under IFRS16 accounting rules.
  • Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations including the analysis of risks and opportunities and monthly review with FD.
  • Month end reporting of Salaries and Bonus for store staff. Ownership of full Store staff Salary P&L including salary, hourly, commission, NI and pensions.
  • Working closely with the Analyst to complete month end accounting i.e. approving journals, completing Development costs (new, refit and closure stores) and any other adhoc analysis required.
  • Full responsibility for providing Year End Auditors with the appropriate reconciliations and schedules for sign off relating to Property and Store Salaries.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Finance Manager position?

The Finance Manager position is offered on a 4 months Fixed Term Contract basis.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include property accounting, management accounting for Property P&L, month-end reporting of salaries and bonuses, balance sheet reconciliations, and providing Year End Auditors with necessary reconciliations and schedules.

What qualifications are required for the Finance Manager position?

Candidates must be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with broad finance experience, knowledge of IFRS16, and property accounting experience.

Is experience in the retail industry necessary?

Yes, retail industry knowledge is required for this role.

What software skills are necessary for the position?

Proficiency in Google Workspace and excellent Google/Excel skills are necessary.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, good presentation skills, problem-solving skills, and a focus on process improvement.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role offers fantastic learning and development opportunities to help grow and develop your career.

Does Wickes provide well-being support to its employees?

Yes, Wickes offers a range of health and well-being benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education, loans, and various support services.

How does Wickes promote workplace culture?

Wickes encourages a collaborative, inclusive, and fun workplace culture, where all colleagues feel part of a winning team.

Is there an opportunity to request adjustments during the application process?

Yes, candidates can contact us for any adjustments needed within the application process.

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Wickes

Let's Do it Right

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We've been supplying DIY products to the UK’s home improvement market since 1972 and since then we've gone from strength to strength. With thousands of products available both online and in our stores, no Wickes project is too big or too small. We pride ourselves on our passion for home improvement projects and aim to provide an outstanding experience for each and every customer who visits our stores or website, no matter what size of project they're undertaking.