Assistant Finance Manager

Compass Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Retail Manager to ensure smooth operations in a major High Street brand. This full-time role offers a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment that values individuality and rewards excellence. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of administration, processing payroll, and supporting financial systems. If you have a passion for retail and a proactive approach, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying competitive pay and great perks.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Inclusive Environment

Career Growth

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering excellent administration standards.
• 2+ years experience as an assistant finance manager in high-volume outlets.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and ensure accuracy of entries.
• Compile UDT trackers and submit to Contracts Director.
• Maintain compliance and support profit protection audits.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Numerical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Excel

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Retail Management

Tools

Symphony Till System

SAP

Foodbuy System

OurTime System

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Assistant Retail Manager to help ensure the smooth running of operations in a major High Street brand on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Could you bring your spark to a major High Street brand? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Process all weekly information into the nexus system, ensuring accuracy checks are made and sense checks for any missing items are completed, ensuring paperwork and administration are compliant and correctly maintained.
• Finalise weekly bookwork ensuring all books are correctly closed and e-files are correctly sent.
• Compile UDT trackers for each week, ensuring unit managers and the senior team are sent regular updates.
• Submit UDT trackers to Contracts Director ensuring the agreed deadline is met.
• Support the administration of the Foodbuy and The Source systems, being able to input data for the contract.
• Process the weekly payroll checking all entries are accurate and correct, ensuring deadlines are met and e-files sent through Ourtime.
• Support with investigation and resolution of ad hoc payroll queries.
• Support with analysis of the OurTime system to provide information requests as required.
• Support with all profit protection processes required and the completion of profit protection audits.
• Coordinate ad hoc purchase requests such as uniform and equipment requests, stationery supplies.
• Act as a Compass advocate, maintaining a positive professional manner at all times.
• Access, utilise and analyse the Symphony till system to provide data and reports as required.
• Contribute proactively to improvement ideas and plans to help with financial business improvements.
• Monitor ordering and highlight any unauthorised purchasing or use of non-nominated suppliers to unit managers.
• Process and manage PO purchase orders and client invoicing.
• Complete month-end financial review and approval process through the SAP system.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients and customers.
• Take personal ownership to act as an advocate for health and safety, with excellent personal behaviours.

Our ideal Assistant Retail Manager will:

• Have a proven track record of delivering consistent excellent administration standards.
• Be adaptable and responsive to changing priorities with a hands-on approach.
• Understand the importance of meeting deadlines.
• Be positive, passionate, enthusiastic, and supportive of delivering change at pace.
• Support the implementation of ideas and changes with a positive approach.
• Organise and manage their own time effectively.
• Act in line with guidelines and procedures, maintaining high compliance.
• Deliver above and beyond the expectations of customers and clients.
• Have good knowledge of the food and retail industry.
• Possess strong administration, numerical, written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Build strong relationships with customers and clients.
• Have a proactive and practical approach, promoting best practices in operational environments.
• Possess prior experience as an assistant finance manager in high-volume outlets of at least 2+ years.
• Understand financial systems and be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Join us at Compass to help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leaders, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities in one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2204/86469001/52701920/WJ #One Retail

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