We are working with a recognised footwear brand. This growing retail operation spans across multiple locations in the UK, offering customers quality, comfort, and style through one of the world’s leading footwear brands. This role is based in Herefordshire and offers a supportive team with opportunity to grow within a dynamic retail business.
As a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Administrator you will be required to cover core financial functions such as store reconciliations, sales and purchase ledger, credit control, and commission processing. You will also support month-end reporting, bank reconciliations, and financial administration.
The right person will take ownership of the reconciliation process from day one, with support and training available in more advanced areas.
This position is ideal for someone with strong reconciliation, ledger, and credit control experience who is looking for a flexible, supportive working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Store Reconciliations
Take full ownership of store takings and reconciliations
Liaise with DSMs (District Store Managers) to clarify and communicate store financial data
Investigate and resolve discrepancies across stores
Support and guide store teams on reconciliation issues
Bank and Payments
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
Manage global payments and company credit card entries
Input and track company credit card expenses accurately
Sales Ledger
Maintain accurate customer accounts
Ensure timely and accurate processing of sales invoices
Reconcile accounts and follow up on discrepancies
Purchase Ledger
Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments
Reconcile supplier statements and handle any queries
Maintain accurate purchase records and support month-end accruals
Credit Control
Monitor and chase outstanding customer balances
Communicate effectively with customers to resolve payment issues
Keep detailed records of credit control activity and customer correspondence
Commission & Reporting
Maintain and update commission and holiday pay spreadsheets
Ensure commission data is accurately processed and pulled into Sage and reports
Assist with financial reporting and cross-charging processes during month-end
General Support
Pull and maintain up-to-date creditors list
Support with financial reporting and ad hoc finance tasks
Help troubleshoot financial issues across the stores when required Requirements: Essential:
Experience in sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control
Confident with reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
High attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong Excel skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Desirable (can be trained):
Knowledge of Sage accounting software
AAT qualified or working towards a financial qualification.
Familiarity with commission-based reporting
Retail finance experience or multi-site operation support Working Hours & Flexibility: Offering flexibility for the right person. Ideally, this role would be full time but happy to accommodate school hours or other part-time arrangements.
If you are interested in this role please get in touch