At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well. There`s over 250 of us at our affectionally named `Bedquarters` in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference.
We`re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together.
And together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You`ll even get a guided tour when you join - that`s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction.
With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs.
So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.
Dreams. Love your job.
We`re looking for a new Trainee Accountant to join our Finance team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this exciting developmental role, you will have the opportunity which includes accurate preparation and delivery of business performance information.
You will liaise with the different business functions to provide support and build positive relationships. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate business insight and together with the Finance Team, the ability to influence the business community and senior management.
Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day...
-Provide accurate, timely relevant and professional reporting - daily, weekly, monthly orders, sales, margin & KPI's reporting for the various business functions and external stakeholders.
-Prepare accurate calculations for accruals and prepayments for allocated area of spend, ensuring all journals are approved by Management Accountant, ensuring accurate coding and entry of journals within general ledger.
-Prepare monthly reconciliation of allocated balance sheet accounts, correcting errors and educating the business on accurate processes where necessary.
-Provide support on Budget and forecasting for allocated areas, including analysing trends and providing explanation on any variances.
-Drive the Finance agenda in the business and promote good communication with all departments.
-Support any audit and year end related activities, collating information for allocated areas.
-Support the Management Accountant and Team in capital expenditure appraisals and approval from senior management.
-Support the Management Accountant and any senior management in any other ad-hoc related tasks, including project appraisal, scenario evaluation and / or ad hoc reporting.
This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:
-Attention to detail, numeracy, and good PC skills - MS Office
-Ability to prioritise and organise, work to tight deadlines, whilst working under pressure
-Degree qualified - desirable
-Strong and professional communicator
-Ability to work cross functionally; support and educate other parts of business.
-Business awareness/acumen, joined with a logical mind.
In your dream role, you`ll also receive:
- Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers.
- Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
- Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
- Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel.
- Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an on-site gym and out of hours GP service.
- Hybrid working: Whether you`re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you!