Finance Assistant Early Careers Apprenticeship Opportunity Location: Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe (CR3 0GG), just outside of Croydon. Working Model: hybrid working - 2 days at head office and 3 days working from home, plus flexi core hours. Our benefits are worth getting excited about… 50% staff discount, a paid day off for your birthday and colleague social events, that's just to name a few The opportunity. We have a number of early careers opportunities available in our Finance team; these would be perfect for those who are keen to kickstart their career in this field, studying and developing their skill and knowledge whilst gaining experience in a role. The apprenticeship supplementing this role with help set you up for future success, building your financial and analytical acumen, and supporting the rotation in responsibility across the core elements that make up any finance function. A bit about Ann Summers. You might know us as the destination for must-have lingerie, or even the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, and you're right, but we're SO much more than that… We're a unique brand that strives to EMPOWER, lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES, gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN and is ALWAYS INCLUSIVE The role. During your time as a Finance Assistant at Ann Summers, you will have the opportunity to rotate around the various functions, and your role will adapt to reflect that. A snapshot of what to expect from these roles include: Accounts Payable: Process and verify invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and ensure timely payments to maintain good vendor relationships. Reconciliation: Assist with reconciling bank statements, accounts and other financial records to ensure accuracy. Data Management: Accurately input financial data into accounting software and maintain organized records. Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Budgeting and forecasting: Support with creating budgets and quarterly forecasts. Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making. Support: Provide support to the finance team and assist with ad-hoc tasks as needed. Professional Development: Work towards a professional qualification via the apprenticeship scheme with company support, enhancing your analytical and financial skills to develop your career. You'll be great if you: Are excited to develop a career within Finance, and preferably within the Retail industry Show a pro-active approach and a ‘can do' attitude Have solid Excel skills and an ability to work with multiple systems Can demonstrate an organised and proactive approach to their work Take pride in the work you deliver and are committed to producing high-quality and accuracy consistently Are eager to learn and develop to be the best they can be Collaborate well and build great working relationships Have a keen interest in our brand and our aligned to our people values What do we bring to the party? Being part of the AS team offers some fab benefits, not only is it a great business to be part of, but you will also enjoy: An opportunity to study an apprenticeship, with subsequent professional development opportunities 50% staff discount (a colleague favourite) 29 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) bagging an extra day for each year you're part of the AS team (up to a maximum limit) A paid day off for your birthday Holiday purchase scheme Workplace pension Reward Gateway, our brilliant perks scheme Sample sales Colleague social events and engagement initiatives Access to our amazing learning platform, THRIVE Employee Support programme, through the fantastic Retail Trust Eye care vouchers Free on-site car park at HO Season ticket loan At Ann Summers, we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity, and equality in our everyday practices, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Your candidate journey: If your application is successfully shortlisted you will be contacted for an initial telephone chat to discuss the role and your experience. If successful following this stage, you'll be invited to meet the Hiring Manager and some of the wider team for an assessment. We regret that due to high volumes, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies, and by responding to this ad, your details will be kept on record for a total of 12 months unless expressed otherwise. HOL