Seasalt Cornwall Hiring for Senior Finance Technician, Stock Accounting Job at Falmouth, England Full Time

Seasalt is a modern Cornish company with an ambitious vision. As a successful omnichannel retailer spanning over 70 shops, 400 wholesale stockists and online, we’re always challenging ourselves to think creatively and innovate. Our head offices are situated on the beautiful Cornish coast and we now have an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team.

As part of the Financial Reporting & Compliance team, the Senior Finance Technician will assist the Stock Accounting Manager with the day-to-day management of stock accounting throughout the business.

As we continue to grow and expand into new markets, this is a great opportunity for a Finance professional looking to progress their career within a commercial business based in the South West.

Please note, this role is primarily based in one of our head office locations (Falmouth or Redruth) with occasional remote working.

You’ll help us by:

• Ensuring that the stock value is properly recorded and accounted for in Microsoft AX
• Assisting with monthly stock close and reporting of stock position
• Management and reconciliation of Partner stock accounts
• Management of stock movement transactions at the DC
• Management of all retail stock movement transactions including dealing with queries, store system issues and resolving associated problems
• Store ‘licence plate receiving’ – collating, investigating, and resolving errors and issues
• Monitoring, co-ordinating and managing all stock transfer order processes in stores
• Management of stock taking activity
• Maintenance of store, FBP and Off-Site stock warehouses
• Management of stock write-offs such as faulty, theft and supporting Area Managers with these processes
• Providing management information as requested
• Reviewing and refining processes for efficiencies
• Deputising for the Stock Accounting Manager as and when required
• Ensuring all tasks are effectively carried out and completed on time.

The skills you’ll be sharing with the team:

With a background in a Finance role, you’ll be part AAT qualified or with considerable relevant experience, plus have knowledge of retail systems including POS, BOH portals and stock management software. Rigorous, methodical and a logical problem solver, you’ll have excellent analysis skills and attention to detail. Proven working knowledge of financial systems and MS Office suite will be key.

You’ll also be an excellent team player with strong communication skills, written and verbal. Highly organised, you’ll be able to prioritise and work to deadlines with minimum supervision.

Why we hope you’ll love working with us:

The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don’t just want to attract the best people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us.

From the moment your Seasalt journey begins, it’s our pledge to support you by providing dedicated learning and development opportunities that will enhance your day-to-day working life and help you build your skills and knowledge.

As well as doing everything we can to boost your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing:

• Salary £22,500 (Band 1)
• 5% relocation allowance
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro rata
• Generous Seasalt discount
• Employer Contributory pension
• Mindfulness sessions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Seasalt Lifestyle – exclusive employee discounts and offers
• Life assurance
• Long service enhanced benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Remote medical support
• Partnerships with local wellbeing centres
• Discounted gym memberships
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Free Eye Test Vouchers

At Seasalt we believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Treating people fairly is part of our values and at the core of our culture. As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity.

As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If there’s anything else you’d like to tell us which would help your application, please contact our Resourcing team at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk