Finance Assistant Department: Ops & Reporting Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Hybrid Description We're a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together - and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts. What We Are Looking For We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team Working in a busy multi-currency Cash, Sales & Banking Department your role will be to ensure timely reconciliation of all Bank Accounts, as well as reconciling Store and Web Sales. You will challenge, identify, and provide solutions and opportunity for finance process improvement which will drive the efficiency of the Team and the Business. You will be responsible for: Ensure all daily/weekly Bank reconciliations are completed for our Omni-channel business, investigating issues as appropriate. Reconciling Store and Web Sales Balance Sheet Accounts, covering Cash, Card, Voucher Payments etc. Investigating discrepancies with relevant parties, both Internally and Externally. Reporting and management of all aspects of cash shrinkage. Timely processing and allocation of receipts. Monitoring and managing group Inboxes. Updating trackers and raising issues to relevant parties. Raising Invoices and Credit Notes. Assisting with Balance Sheet Reconciliations. 3rd party gift voucher reconciliation and redemption. Supporting wider Cash & Banking Team with daily tasks when required. Suitable candidates should demonstrate the following: 3 Years experience in a similar role, preferably within a Retail environment but not essential. Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. High attention to detail and accuracy skills. Self-starter, able to work on own initiative. Good organisational skills. Works well within a team This Is For You Discount - Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself & a bargain staff shop, all onsite RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway Island culture - We have a free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café & various social events throughout the year. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders Work that stays at work - Flexible working is a given, on top of payday early finishes and Summer Fridays Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and matched funding Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications Pension - A contributory private pension scheme Holiday - 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday for whatever the need We mentioned the discount, right? Keeping You Safe At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk Every Islander Counts Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.