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Finance Assistant

  1. Permanent - Full time
Competitive + benefits
  1. Toolstation
  2. Bridgwater, Somerset

hrs/pw

40

Bridgwater

19548

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What you'll do

This is a hybrid role with weekly travel requirements to our Head Office in Bridgwater, Somerset.
 
If you’re looking for a role that will give you a strong grounding in the Finance department of a fast-growing retail business and kick-start your Finance career, then this is the one for you! You’ll have a clear area of responsibility, with the autonomy to problem solve, identify queries and improve processes.
 

Day to Day

Attention to Detail. Reconciling our supplier statements, producing payment runs and processing invoices. You'll make sure that all tasks are carried out with accuracy and pace. 

Problem solving. You'll be looking to identify small discrepancies; whether that be over payments or possible refunds. 

Delivering great service. Working to SLA’s you’ll ensure delivery requests on time and in full. You’ll set the tone of providing a great customer experience to all - no matter how busy you are, you’ll do it with a smile.

Data. You'll be keeping records up to date, completing new supplier requests. Making sure all the small details are covered. 

Creating. Always looking to identify opportunities to enhance and develop our internal processes, to make sure we are always looking for efficiency and quality within the service we believe in.



What you'll bring

Knowledge. You’re confident with Microsoft packages with an intermediate knowledge of excel, creating spreadsheets, V lookups and pivot tables.

Resilience. You remain calm under pressure and able to prioritise your workload confidently. 

Communication. You communicate clearly, confidently and articulately, making sure you build good working relationships internally and externally

Hard work and passion. You’re motivated and ambitious and excited to take the first step towards a career in finance. 

Yourself. Bring your whole self to work and let your true personality shine through



What you'll get

 

You’ll find every opportunity to be yourself and to bring your personality and potential to work. Wherever you join us, you’ll be able to take your career wherever you want – up the ladder, across the business or into another role in the Travis Perkins Group. And because we want to do our best for you, you’ll be supported all the way with training and development, including apprenticeship, licence to operate and management development programmes.

Plus, you'll receive some fantastic benefits. So, as well as 22 days’ holidays + Bank Holidays, company pension scheme and life assurance, we offer a bonus scheme, cycle to work scheme, save and buy as you earn, 20% discounts across all Travis Perkins companies, financial education and support, family friendly policies, recognition awards and discounts at over 1000 other retailers.


 Toolstation. The story so far.

We’re one of Britain’s fastest growing multi-channel retailers of tools, accessories and building supplies and an integral part of Travis Perkins plc. The trade, home improvers and self-builders all trust us to deliver a lot more than tools. Our store expansion programme and the size and diversity of our Group, means we always have opportunities for ambitious people who want to grow with us.

To apply

Caught your interest? Want to know more? Take a look at www.toolstationjobs.com or simply hit apply 

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability

 
 

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