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Established in 1999, Flair Leisure Products Plc is a fast growing, busy company, based in Epsom, specialising in the import and distribution of toys to high street retailers. FLAIR is a wholly owned subsidiary of Giochi Preziosi, one of Europe’s largest toy companies. Flair is a Top 50 Toy Company with brands such as Plasticine, Mr Frosty along with well-known licences including Monsterverse, Ben 10.

This role is ideally suited to an individual who likes a varied role, to see a process from start to finish and is a team player. This position is mainly seen as a key support to marketing and finance department, with the individual is required to have strong interpersonal skills and a positive, pro-active can-do attitude. The candidate must work well within a team, be organised, methodical and capable of dealing with a wide variety of people in an efficient manner.

Our work environment includes:

• Work-from-home days
• Modern office setting
• Wellness programmes
• Growth opportunities

This role is ideally suited to an individual who likes a varied role, to see a process from start to finish and is a team player. This position is mainly seen as a key support to marketing and finance department, with the individual is required to have strong interpersonal skills and a positive, pro-active can-do attitude. The candidate must work well within a team, be organised, methodical and capable of dealing with a wide variety of people in an efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

Marketing

· Act as support to both Head of Marketing and Marketing Services Executive.

· Regular data update and maintenance on Oracle system.

· Mass uploads of information to Oracle system for new seasons.

· Requesting of new item numbers via the GP coding system.

· Raising of POs for marketing activity.

· Maintaining and updating information on the A&P budget system.

· Supporting the marketing team with creation of presentations.

· Maintaining updates to the Flair website e.g new brands/products.

· Event support – packing, organising samples and assistance with the set up.

· Support with merchandising of the office showroom.

· Maintaining updates to the Flair YouTube channel and LinkedIn feed.

Finance

· Act as support to both Financial Controller and Financial Accountant.

· Under the supervision of Financial Accountant, assisting in the following:

· Managing the Accounts Sales ledger.·

· Opening post & banking.

· Cash allocation to Customer Accounts.

· Email customers before due dates to ensure payment is made to terms.

· Chasing overdue accounts by letter & telephone as required.

· Rebate invoices (CIS) and apply debit notes.

· Sending out customer Statements (when system allows)

· Act as cover to Financial Accountant, helping with payment of invoices through Barclays Business Internet Banking.

· Working with finance team on the KPMG half year and year end audits particularly revenue testing.

Specific requirements considered essential for the role:

® Good fit within the company.

® Keen and fast learner, aiming to move into either marketing or finance in the near future.

® A positive “can do” outlook.

® Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and challenge at all levels.

® Good PC skills – Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook mandatory.

® A good standard of numerical ability and computer literacy

® Ability to manage multiple priorities; must be flexible and able to operate in a dynamic environment.

® Demonstrate initiative, confidence, and a pro-active approach.

® Demonstrate an organised work environment.

® Working knowledge of Access Database; SAP/Oracle not essential but would be an advantage.

Other:

§ Monthly credit control and preparation for marketing events may require extended work hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Salary: £23,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Epsom: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Working experience in either marketing or finance?

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Epsom

Application deadline: 13/03/2023
Expected start date: 01/03/2023