Rebates Analyst

Are you looking for your next opportunity within a finance role?  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?

We’re looking for a Rebates Analyst to join our team. Rebates are a key to our profitability, you’ll enable us to ensure they are collected in a timely and efficient manner.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure that all Deals completed by Commercial are approved and checked for accuracy first on Dealtrack
• Reconcile supplier turnovers on a deal by deal basis and invoice all deals in a timely manner 
• Complete certain month end tasks to aid reporting
• Chase and manage aged debt on their supplier portfolio
• Liaise with suppliers on queries 
• Ensure compliance with Internal Control Framework and Delegation of Authority matrix at all times

What are we looking for:

• Ideally AAT qualified or potential desire to study an accounting qualification 
• Proven working experience within a finance function would be advantageous
• Proficiency in Excel
• High degree of accuracy
• An analytical approach
• Confident with learning new systems
• Understanding of invoicing and supplier communications

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 also have an early careers network to support you if you’re in your first few years of your career. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes: 

Competitive bonus

Save-as-you-earn scheme

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. 

You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Commercial  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 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn 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.