A bit about us: Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK’s leading independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrances affordable and accessible to all. We showcase more than 130 fragrance brands in over 220 stores throughout the UK and online at www.thefragranceshop.co.uk. We are expanding and are looking for a Financial Stock Control Assistant to join the team and be part of a growing and vibrant brand.
Why you’ll love working here:
- Enjoy work-life balance with our flexible working scheme - including working from home allowance, duvet days and the choice to flex your working hours
- Vibrant state-of-the-art office, conveniently located in Trafford Park with great transport links and free onsite parking
- No need to travel to the gym – we have one here for you! Take advantage of our free onsite gym facilities before/after work or even pop in at lunch time
- Generous staff discounts on a wide range of fabulous fragrances
- Excellent progression and development opportunities - work with teams who are passionate about what they do and develop your expertise within a creative and collaborative space
The role:
We are looking for a Head Office (Finance department based) Stock Control Assistant to support the Stock Controller and Loss Prevention Team in achieving their key deliverables:
Ensure company stock is valued according to accounting principals
Maintain accuracy of stock units on multiple company systems
Minimise stock and cash loss across the estate
This is a hands-on multi-skilled role in a fast paced and results driven organisation. It would suit someone who has excellent communication skills, is highly organised and works methodically, with a keen eye for detail and a desire to learn. You will be a candidate who is self-motivated, conscientious and able to work under your own initiative, as well as part of a team
What you’ll be doing:
Stock Takes
Assist with the store stocktake process and liaising with associated 3rd parties
Processing results, variance analysis, reporting and resulting actions
Manage store communication, queries and documentation
Assist with the Warehouse stocktake and system reconciliation
Stock Systems & Procedures
Gain full understanding of the Head Office, Store and Warehouse stock systems
Understand, update and distribute store stock procedures
Review and action store and warehouse stock adjustments
Assist with store and supplier returns processing and store closure procedures
Complete warehouse and head office financial stock system reconciliations
Deal with daily store and company stock queries
Manage online order issues and cancellations
Loss Prevention
Collate and review weekly store stock counts, to drive loss prevention investigations
Analyse and monitor store refund compliance
Analyse and monitor store tester request levels
Manage procurement of store security equipment
Manage and review Security Guard rotas and invoice reconciliation
Assist with insurance claim documentation for thefts and damages
Liaise with external loss prevention agency and be a key team member in this regard
Reporting & Accounting Processes
Assist with producing and reviewing month end and year-end accounts information
Provide support for year-end audit information requests
Ad hoc
Provide support for Stock Control and Loss Prevention where required
Provide support with new system installation and system upgrade testing
What you’ll bring
Essential
Good working knowledge of Excel & MS Office
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Organised and methodical with an excellent eye for detail
A proactive and inquisitive nature, with a willingness to learn
Desirable
Retail and Loss Prevention experience
Multiple systems experience
Demonstrable experience working in a Finance function or similar
How to apply:
Simply upload your CV via our careers page.
Join us now and help shape the future of fragrance retail!
The Fragrance Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
