About the Role
Overview Home. There’s no place like it. And there’s no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home. At Dunelm, that’s what we do. We’re the UK's number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And the caring and supportive culture we've created makes this a place you'll feel right at home too. We are the UK’s Number One homewares retailer offering c100,000 products building a consumer-focused total retail business that delights customers through our multichannel operation. Here at Dunelm, our Finance team supports our trading teams to make the best commercial decisions, collates customer transactions, balances the books, and manages procurement. We also analyse financial data to identify patterns, trends and opportunities that we can use to help us grow. The team is a group of around 80 colleagues, which is small enough to enable roles to be broad but at the same time large enough to offer ample opportunities for development into new areas. Reporting to the Group Financial Accounting Manager, this varied and challenging role will be responsible for adoption of new accounting standards into the Dunelm Group. There is also period end accounting and reporting for a range of areas including property costs and income. The role should be comfortable building strong relationships across the wider finance team as well as other business functions. What you'll be doing Leading and advising on all new technical accounting updates and initiatives. Ensuring accurate and relevant recording of period-end transactions, providing clear and appropriate supporting schedules. Performing periodic balance sheet reconciliations on a variety of accounts and presenting these at balance sheet review meetings. Ensuring a robust methodology is applied to key accounting estimates, for example dilapidations. Dealing with half year and year end audit queries. Developing strong working relationships with a wide range of areas across the business to understand processes and identify improvements. Driving improvements in current processes to increase efficiency, accuracy. and level of control. Understanding other activities within the Group Financial Accounting team and provide cover for other team members as required. Develop and deploy new methodologies for accounting estimates as the business changes, leveraging new technologies and data science approaches as relevant. What we'll look for in you ACA/ ACCA qualified Proven experience in financial reporting and analysis, with a strong understanding of GAAP and financial regulations applicable to publicly listed companies. Exceptional attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to accuracy. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and trends, using a range of tools including Excel, SQL, Alteryx and equivalents. Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex financial information in a clear and understandable manner – both in person and via written reports. A high degree of honesty, integrity, and reliability, with a steadfast commitment to upholding ethical standards. Strong technical accounting knowledge as well as proactive approach to maintaining and seeking further knowledge. Proven ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy. Strong interpersonal skills. Desirable Skills: IT skills with strong knowledge of Excel Competent in the use of ERP systems (SAP desirable) Qualified in practice Behaviours we look for: Adapting – Being versatile and taking on a range of different tasks and responsibilities. Being Curious – Asking why and seeking to understand to improve knowledge. Challenging – Having courage to speak up when you see things that could be improved. Growth Mindset – Enjoying the opportunity to learn new things, self-improve and extend your contribution. Taking Responsibility – Enjoying the opportunity to take ownership and to the right thing.