Sales Audit Admin

Edinburgh Woollen Mill; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable retail company based in Carlisle is seeking a Sales Audit Administrator to join their Finance team. The role involves conducting weekly audits, reconciling store sales, and providing essential support to the Finance team. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This office-based position offers a path for professional development within a well-established retail brand.

Qualifications

• Must be able to commute to or relocate to Carlisle area.
• Effective team player.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly store audits.
• Reconcile store sales against payments.
• Investigate discrepancies and manage chargebacks.
• Provide documentation and supplies to stores.
• Post journals accurately and on time.

Skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Proficiency with Microsoft Word

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sales Audit Administrator
Location: Head Office, Carlisle (Fully Office-Based)

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Audit Administrator to join our dedicated Finance team at our Head Office in Carlisle. Please note: This is a fully office-based role. Successful candidates must be able to commute to, or be willing to relocate to, the Carlisle area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly store audits
• Reconcile store sales against cash, card, and voucher payments
• Investigate and follow up on discrepancies
• Manage credit card chargebacks by gathering information and responding to Worldpay within required timelines
• Log manual credit card slips and process them for payment
• Arrange, order, and coordinate data and equipment for new store openings
• Provide stores with documentation and supplies as needed
• Ensure stores receive up-to-date information relating to floats, gift cards, and related processes
• Post journals accurately and on time
• Reconcile assigned suspense accounts
• Support the Finance team with general administrative duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Why Join Us?

If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious business with outstanding career prospects, we would love to hear from you. This role provides the foundation for a long-term career in Merchandising, offering both professional development and the chance to contribute to the success of a well-established retail brand.

About us

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill is a retail business comprising of over 400 units, including High Street, Tourist & Destination sites, predominantly Fashion and Home.

High Street
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill has mainstream high street stores selling ladies and menswear for the 45 plus customer. Outlets are located in a wide variety of market and provincial towns across the UK and Ireland.

Tourist Shops and Visitor Centres
We have specialty tourist stores, where gift items and other products reflect the stores location. The outlets, which trade under an individual, often local, fascia, are in key tourist locations throughout the UK. Many stores are on busy tourist routes and benefit from coach visits where food service and exhibitions are all part of the attraction.

Destination Shopping
There are Destination Sites which contain all of the Company's concepts and other brands to increase their attractiveness as a retail destination. The sites trade under local, individual fascia’s such as Antartex Village, and Kernow Mill, Mackinnon Mills.

Please apply now if interested!