Are you looking for your next opportunity within Systems and Accountancy?  Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?

If the answer to the above is ‘yes’ then Wickes is the place for you!

Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.

Our Finance team is embarking on the implementation of a new system and we’ve  selected ‘Oracle Netsuite’ as our supplier. As our Finance Systems Accountant you’ll support the implementation and management of the Financial Processes Administration once the new system is Live. This is a new role to our team and you’ll have a broad knowledge of a finance function and a keen interest in improving the way a finance function works and its ability to serve the business as a collaborative business partner.

Being a new role it is ideally required at the outset of the implementation project to allow you to form part of the project implementation team. This provides an ideal opportunity to contribute to the early design and configuration of the new system, and to be involved at all stages of the implementation - thus building valuable experience prior to taking full responsibility. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Management and maintenance of Core Chart of Accounts

• Oversight of the Finance’s overall Internal Controls Framework and in accordance with approved business instructions, control user access to the General Ledger and wider Finance Applications

• Support NetSuite user set up and maintenance in collaboration with IT

• Manage Periodic Accounting activities

• Update and maintain NetSuite System Documentation and Finance Process Taxonomy including managing any change request process

• Monitor NetSuite data integrity, item and entity records

• Act as the first point of contact for the business for any issues encountered within Netsuite and 3rd party vendors as required to resolve any issues

• In collaboration with IT, NetSuite and other 3rd party vendors to support software updates either planned upgrades, maintenance releases or fixes

• Act as both a Finance and Netsuite SME to generate valuable business insight and identify opportunities to amend working methods, practices and processes to ensure continuous improvement

What are we looking for:

• Administration experience of Oracle Netsuite

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role ideally with a finance focus

• Strong communication skills

• Experience managing complex dependencies with strong prioritisation skills

• A good level of experience in a variety of finance operational roles, ideally a qualified accountant.

• Good understanding of Master Data concepts and relational Databases

• Finance Report writing ability

• Experience working cross-functionally

• A good Stakeholder Manager

• Patience and the ability to act as a trainer and problem solver

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

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Private Medical and Life Assurance

• Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague discount 

• 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’ve recently re-opened our Support Centre in Watford, where our Finance  team are based, along with our other support functions.  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 is considered its best kept secret; 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.