Financial Accountant

We're seeking a detail-oriented and organised Junior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team at our Support Centre in Swindon.

In this role, you'll support the Financial Accounting team with a range of day-to-day accounting activities, including sales ledger reconciliations, invoice processing, balance sheet reconciliations, key month-end nominal reviews and the preparation of accounting journals. You'll also provide general and ad hoc support to the wider team, helping to ensure the smooth and accurate running of our financial processes. Key responsibilities will include;

• CFBS Month End Reporting Pack preparation
• Monthly Nominal Analysis
• Key Customer Account Invoice Reconciliations - on a monthly basis
• Weekly Sales Cash Control Reconciliation
• Sales Ledger Reconciliation (bi-weekly)
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• FX Analysis to support HOF with hedge accounting, analysis and journal postings
• To support the FA prepare the Other Income and Promotions P&L on a monthly basis
• Month End Journals (including book tokens, supervisor log, coupons)
• Phone top-up cancellations store credits
• National Book Tokens Rec (monthly)
• EAV v Banking Coupons Reports reconciliation
• Payroll Reconciliations
• DHL Monthly Sales Data & Invoice Rec to share with external stakeholders
• Ad Hoc Support for the Financial Accounting Team
• Tasks to support FA Year End Financial Reporting:
  • Goods for resale and not for resale analysis
  • Weekly payment analysis to support cashflow
  • Intercompany agreement between entities

Location; Swindon Support Centre (hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office)

We are focused on building a sustainable and successful future for the business while continuing to deliver a consistent and valued retail offer. This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a well-established organisation, contribute to ongoing improvement, and play a part in shaping the next chapter of TGJones.

Experience required for this role will include supporting finance and accounting functions within a busy environment, including account reconciliations, sales ledger administration, cash allocation, and assisting with month-end processes. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, good numerical and organisational skills, and the ability to work accurately to deadlines. Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administration role, along with confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel, would be advantageous. A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential. Experience required for this role will include;

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines