Matalan is looking for a Commercial Finance Assistant to join our team! This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic retail business, supporting the financial management of key projects and capital investments.
Key responsibilities in this role
- Ensure all purchase orders (POs), receipts, and invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Prepare and manage Capex documentation, including financial appraisals.
- Monitor capital and revenue spend on active projects, providing weekly updates.
- Assist with capital reconciliation alongside the Finance team.
- Support the budget-building process in collaboration with project managers.
- Manage accruals and ensure financial records are up to date.
- Provide administrative and financial support to retail finance and field teams.
- Assist with month-end procedures and capital management.
- Respond to general store inquiries and ad hoc requests.
About you
- You will have strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, and accurately.
- Experience in raising and managing POs and financial paperwork.
- Be able to work in a fast paced environment.
- You will have a collaborative working approach to ensure consistency in financial management and a strong understanding of:
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle Financial
If you have a keen eye for detail, strong financial acumen, and want to be part of a fast-paced retail environment, we’d love to hear from you!
About Matalan
From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.
We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.
We want to give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:
- 20% colleague discount, which increases with length of service
- Thrive Recognition Scheme
- Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
- Life Assurance
- Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
- Pension Scheme
- Access to a wide range of career development
- Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business
