Financial Accountant

About Dunelm

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 are the UK’s Number One homewares retailer offering over 85,000 products building a consumer-focused total retail business that delights customers through our multichannel operation.

We are building a digitally led, consumer-focused organisation that brings joy to our customers. With over 11,000 colleagues, a leading-edge multichannel operation and 200 stores, Dunelm has ambitions to double the Group’s market share.

Department Overview

Core Finance stands at the heart of our organization, embodying a diverse and dynamic ecosystem of financial expertise and innovation. With a broad spectrum of roles encompassing Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR), Group Accounting and Reporting, Taxation, Process & Change Management, Enterprise Risk, Treasury, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting, our department is a hub of opportunity for finance professionals passionate about shaping the future of finance.

Our team members thrive in a collaborative environment, where each role is essential in weaving the financial fabric of our company. Our department's structure fosters an exciting blend of traditional finance functions with emerging areas such as ESG, making it an ideal place for those eager to explore a variety of finance roles. By working closely with other departments, we not only ensure the financial health of Dunelm but also champion the integration of financial processes into key priority areas.

Our work is critical in driving forward the company's vision, showcasing our commitment to excellence, efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. Join us in Core Finance, where your career can flourish amidst a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages continuous learning, and values every contribution.

About the role

The role of a Financial Accountant is pivotal in ensuring the financial integrity and transparency of Dunelm. You will be tasked with the dual responsibilities of technical accounting compliance and balance sheet substantiation, to ensure financial accuracy and reliability. This role involves deep dives into financial statements, identifying any discrepancies or irregularities and rectifying them promptly to maintain the accuracy of the company's financial records.

Moreover, the role will play a crucial role in external reporting. You will prepare detailed financial statements and other reports that are presented to stakeholders, including investors, regulatory bodies, and the public. Through your expertise in technical accounting, balance sheet management, and external communication, you will uphold the financial credibility of Dunelm, ensuring stakeholders have confidence in the financial information presented.

This role is a hybrid opportunity.

We recruit people from all types of backgrounds, who share our entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to work. We are committed to creating a full inclusive environment that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value and importance in inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of sex, age, race, religion, disability, neuro-diversity, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education.

What you will 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 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 are looking for:

• 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.

What in it for you:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Up to 15% bonus
• Bupa Private Healthcare
• Life Cover (3x your salary)
• Critical Illness (1.2x salary)
• Dunelm Discount Card of 15%
• 5% Pension (Company) 4% (Employee)
• 25 days holiday +1 day for Birthday +1 day for Charity+ Bank Holidays
• Access to online discounts at various other retailers and organizations.
• Flexible hybrid working
• And many more!