Cash & Banking Analyst in Watford

We are seeking a proactive Cash & Banking Analyst to join our Finance team for a 12-month period. This critical, supportive role involves being the primary point of contact for stores within an assigned region, providing essential advice and guidance on their daily banking needs via phone or email. A key responsibility will be producing and ensuring the accuracy of bank reconciliations for specific accounts. The successful candidate will also be instrumental in fostering cross-functional collaboration, working closely with stores, design consultants, and various internal teams across the wider Wickes business. This is a hybrid role with the expectation to be in our Watford office every Tuesday & Thursday.

Key Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibilities involve acting as the main banking contact for approximately 60 store locations and resolving P&L inquiries raised by these stores to ensure the accuracy of their financial statements.
• Responsible for looking after cash books - keeping these up to date and making sure all issues are investigated and dealt with in a timely manner. This includes preparing balance sheet reconciliations for month-end including all related journal postings.
• Completing weekly processes such as Change & DF’s and assist with raising Payit payments and VAT receipts.
• Bank statement uploads as per the team rota.
• Assisting the team with the administration and processing of Finance consumer credit loans for Kitchen & Bathroom Finance. This includes management of the loan agreements, dealing with store finance queries and liaising with finance providers.
• Looking after store change deliveries and reconcile it back to Loomis reporting and bank statements.
• Other adhoc tasks and provide cover for other team members if needed.

What are we looking for:

• Confident working with and understanding Bank Recs (Preferred).
• Good Excel skills such as use of SUMIFS & VLOOKUPS.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator and be comfortable to build strong relationships.

What can we offer you?

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:

• Competitive bonus (2027 period).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme.

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.

About Us:

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues. But it is the Wickes’ culture that we are really proud of as it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.