Overview
Seasalt began in 1981 with a small shop in Penzance, selling workwear to local mariners and practical overalls to artists. Today, we’ve grown into a thriving omnichannel retailer with over 80 UK and Ireland stores, 400+ wholesale stockists, and a growing international and online footprint.
As a B Corp and winner of both Drapers “Best Place to Work” and CIPD’s “Best Recognition Programme”, we care deeply about our people, our communities and our long-term impact. Our Head Office teams provide the foundations that empower our people to drive sustainable growth across the UK and international markets.
As an Assistant Systems Accountant within our Finance team, you’ll support the financial integrity of Seasalt’s systems and processes, assisting with the provision of financial data for decision-making.
Please note that this is a full-time, permanent role, and as part of our Seasalt Connected approach to ways of working, this role will be based flexibly across our Cornwall head office locations (minimum 40% of working week) and remotely within the UK.
Responsibilities
* Maintaining a clear overview of Seasalt’s business systems and related processes, ensuring they are in line with Finance requirements.
* Providing support to financial and other audit processes in respect of business systems.
* Engaging with business systems development projects in a representative capacity, supporting with testing and development.
* Reviewing and maintaining AX 2012 / D365 Finance coding structure, configuration and maintain and advise on systems controls.
* Advising on financial configuration of AX / D365 integration projects.
* Maintaining ongoing review of subledgers for data quality issues.
* Assisting the Finance team with additional tasks including opening/closing ledgers, journal uploads, audit and reporting processes.
* Posting transactions promptly from 3rd party systems into AX / D365, ensuring the accuracy of stock records, optimising customer experience and ensuring the business meet operational and reporting requirements.
* Providing assistance in accessing or analysing financial data, such as income reconciliation, and advising on access controls to ensure that financial data is accessed in accordance with GDPR and other constraints.
* Continually reviewing functional processes for robustness, efficiency and control, proposing improvements as appropriate.
* Supporting with the production of process maps, system design documents and data flow documents.
Skills and qualifications
* AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
* Previous accounting experience, in business or in practice.
* A high level of general IT knowledge.
* Numerate with excellent attention to detail.
* An analytical mind.
* Rigorous, methodical and logical approach to problems.
* Organised with excellent time management.
Why 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 and brightest 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:
Benefits
* Salary: up to £28,000 depending on experience (Band 2)
* 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
* Attractive 50% employee discount
* Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package
* Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP
* Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support
* Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions
* Life assurance programme
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Flexible working opportunities with our ‘blended’ working approach
* Learning and Development opportunities including specialist training, coaching opportunities, and professional qualification support
* Paid volunteering opportunities
* Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion Network and Culture Crew
* 100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub
Equality, diversity and inclusion - Seasalt is an inclusive employer and we welcome diverse candidates. We aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please email careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk.
Close date: 22nd September.
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