Job Description
Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a new challenge within a fast-paced Finance team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Finance Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract!
When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:
* 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) - pro rata to the length of your contract.
* Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
* WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
* Hybrid Working (typically Thursday & Friday working from home).
About the role
As a Finance Assistant at Fenwick, you will play a key role in supporting the Group Financial Control and Operations team through the accurate processing, reconciliation, and maintenance of key financial accounts. This 6-month fixed-term opportunity is designed to provide essential temporary support to the Finance function, with a focus on high-volume transactional work across Tender Accounts, Cash, Assets, and Sales Ledger accounts. Your contribution will help ensure financial accuracy, strong controls, and the smooth day-to-day operation of core finance processes within a fast-paced retail environment.
Working collaboratively with Finance, IT, and Retail colleagues, you’ll be responsible for reconciling a range of tender types including Cash, Adyen, PayPal, and other payment methods, alongside supporting credit control activities and sales ledger postings. You’ll also assist with reporting across key areas of financial control and contribute to ongoing process improvements where appropriate. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage large transactional volumes while working to deadlines will be essential for success in this role.
This position is ideally suited to someone with previous finance reconciliation experience who is confident working within a busy operational finance environment. You’ll bring a solid understanding of double-entry accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience using D365 Finance and Operations or a similar finance system. Whether you are part-qualified or have gained strong practical experience within a finance function, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make an immediate impact during a key period of support for the business.
What we are looking for in a candidate...
* Part qualified or strong relevant experience
* Working knowledge of D365 Finance and Operations or a similar system
* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Office with advanced excel experience
* Good communication skills
* Experience on working towards and delivering to targets
* Previous experience reconciling large transactional accounts
* Good understanding of double entry accounting
* Analytical skills
About Fenwick
Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.
Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.
In 2023 we launched our ‘Quiet No More’ campaign, enhancing our presence on the UK high street as well as our eCommerce website going from strength to strength. Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!