<div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We are seeking a proactive Cash &amp; Banking Analyst to join our Finance team for a 12-month period.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">This critical, supportive role involves being the primary point of contact for stores within an assigned region, providing essential advice and guidance on their daily banking needs via phone or email. A key responsibility will be producing and ensuring the accuracy of bank reconciliations for specific accounts.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The successful candidate will also be instrumental in fostering cross-functional collaboration, working closely with stores, design consultants, and various internal teams across the wider Wickes business.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">This is a hybrid role with the expectation to be in our Watford office every Tuesday &amp; Thursday.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The primary responsibilities involve acting as the main banking contact for approximately 60 store locations and resolving P&amp;L inquiries raised by these stores to ensure the accuracy of their financial statements.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Responsible for looking after cash books - keeping these up to date and making sure all issues are investigated and dealt with in a timely manner. This includes preparing balance sheet reconciliations for month-end including all related journal postings.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Completing weekly process such as Change &amp;&nbsp; DF’s and assist with raising Payit payments and VAT receipts</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Bank statement uploads as per the team team rota&nbsp;</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Assisting the team with the administration and processing of Finance consumer credit loans for Kitchen &amp; Bathroom Finance.&nbsp; This includes management of the loan agreements, dealing with store finance queries and liaising with finance providers.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Looking after store change deliveries and reconcile it back to Loomis reporting and bank statements</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Other adhoc tasks and provide cover for other team members if needed.</font></li></ul></div><div style=""><br></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>What are we looking for:</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Confident working with and understanding Bank Recs (Preferred)</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Good Excel skills such as use of SUMIFS &amp; VLOOKUPS</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Problem-solving skills</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Confident communicator and be comfortable to build strong relationships</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Good attention to detail</font></li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><div><strong>What can we offer you?</strong></div><div><br></div><div>You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.</div><div><br></div><div>We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:</div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>Competitive bonus (2027 period)</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Colleague discount&nbsp;</li><li>Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme.</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education &amp; loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>About Us:&nbsp;</strong></div><div>Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.&nbsp;</div><div>But it is the Wickes’ culture that we are really proud of as it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.</div></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Vacancy Reference #</span><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">100078</font></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Please contact us&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1665218416227000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2727RLDdu25CVf4RaodB8R" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;if you require any adjustments within the application process.&nbsp; If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. 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