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It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.

Are you ready to make yourself at DFS?

You will work within our Finance department, reporting to the Group Financial Accountant and primarily supporting the Group Property Accountant.

Managing a portfolio of leasehold and freehold properties. Your responsibilities will extend to DFS, Sofology, Dwell and The Sofa Delivery Company properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for all 3rd party estates queries and see through to a completed outcome
• Liaise with Store and CDC managers, Landlords and their managing agents, other internal/external stakeholders and external 3rd party suppliers via telephone, email, Google Meet and text on estates matters
• Be responsible for checking and processing lease and business rates invoices prior to authorising Finance colleagues to make payment in a timely manner. You will thoroughly investigate any discrepancies, and refer to the Group Property Accountant when resolution cannot be made
• Work with the FM teams, stores/CDC Managers and external partners regarding maintenance issues and report to our Landlords where appropriate and coordinate through to completed repair
• Responsible for maintaining the property database and schedules and keeping records accurate and up-to-date as well as providing relevant information to Finance for IFRS16 reporting
• Assist in the budgeting process
• Monitor lease expiry, break dates and rent review information and assist the GAEM with actioning
• Organise meetings, take minutes and coordinate follow up actions as appropriate

Attributes & Skills Required

• Experience of working within a finance function
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and sometimes under pressure
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise your workload
• Able to work individually or as part of the team
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
• Good attention to detail and able to record details accurately
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferable but not essential

• We want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:

  
  
  • A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
  • Holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get!)
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
  • Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
  • Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
  • Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
  • Group Pension Scheme
  • Group Sharesave Scheme
  • Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
  
  

  Ready to make yourself at DFS? Click ‘Apply online’ now to fill in an application form — with you in our corner, we just know we’ll do great things together.

  
  [All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.]

We’re a family of individuals passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We love to celebrate and encourage our people to be their true selves. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital state, or disability status. Everyone is welcome!