AR & Banking Transaction Analyst (6month FTC)

About us

Dune London is the leading affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand in the UK, with broad distribution across both the UK and internationally. It has 50 stores in the UK and over 100 in 25 countries around the world. The company is entering a period of sustained growth both through expansion of sales on its online channels and through third party partners both in the UK and globally.

Celebrating over 30 years in the industry, the Dune group has built an enviable position as the specialist in quality fashion footwear and accessories which has given it a unique position at the high end of the high street.

About the role

Working as part of the Accounts Receivable team, this role is responsible for the accurate processing of daily retail sales and associated debtor account reconciliations. Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting cash flow management, and ensuring customer accounts are managed effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily posting of sales for the Retail business
• Daily reconciliation of cash banked against store reports and details from cash collection company
• Reconciliations of payments received to sales data across all tender types and sales channel
• Allocating receipts against partner debtor accounts
• Monitoring of aged debt and resolving late payment issues, escalating as appropriate
• Month end reconciliation of sales and margin between finance and ERP system
• Understanding any differences and working with all parties to resolve
• Building relationships with Concession and Marketplace partners
• Posting manual bank entries daily
• Understand and communicate monthly debtor reports and bank reconciling differences in detail to senior finance team
• Liaise with internal teams and company charity regarding regular payments of fundraising activities
• Liaise with banks, card processing companies and external auditors in UK and Republic of Ireland
• Support the Accounts Receivable Manager as required

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED

• Some experience within either accounts receivable or cash management
• Advanced Excel user
• Confident to challenge existing processes and develop improvements
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent reconciliation skills

About the perks

• Blended working – spreading your time across our office and remote working
• Sustainable office in bustling West London (near Westfield)
• Friendly and open culture with flat structures allowing plenty of opportunity for development.
• Company growth and opportunity; Dune is evolving all the time
• Open-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared
• Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give something back. Our current charity partner is Mental Health UK.
• 60% employee discount on Dune products – what’s not to love!
• 25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays)
• Cycle2work
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance for all team members
• We look after our people
• 3.00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday!
• Team socials and drinks – we like to have fun!
• Access to our employee assistance programme, retailTRUST, who provide loads of resources to support with wellbeing and personal development offer free counselling legal advice and financial guidance.
• Our own Wellbeing Allies – there to talk when you need them.

What happens next?

We will take a good look at your application and if we don’t feel we are right for you, we’ll make sure we let you know but sadly we are not able to give tailored feedback.

If we are excited to find out more about you, we will give you a call and arrange to talk.

A few things that might help

• Research the brand, the role, your interviewer on LinkedIn; browse our website; and visit a store if you can
• Make sure you have plenty of examples to show off all your amazing skills and experience relevant to this role