Linda Elliott

• Overall responsibility for the management of the Cash Office Team.
• Daily duties include POS balancing, safe balance, managing CIT collections, and customer queries.
• To interpret cash office compliance reports and audit results, making recommendations to Business Controls to identify and reduce risks, and improve efficiencies.
• Monthly reconciliation of petty cash and lodgments.
• Raise and receipt weekly invoices to control store costs in line with budgets.
• Managed payroll processing in the absence of the administrator, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement.
• Set up new suppliers in the system for payment.
• Experience in CSF and Coda invoicing systems.
• Weekly ordering of stationery and canteen supplies.
• Monthly reconciliation of management credit card bills and staff expense claims.
• Supporting the GM to deliver daily and weekly figures, ensure plans are in place for promotions, and seasonal activities.
• Lead and motivate the team, roster scheduling, objective setting, appraisal performance, and team mentoring.
• To communicate and ensure that Business Controls policies are understood across the store by both management and staff.
• Staff training on the refund and POS process.

Various locations (Cork, Killarney, Tralee, Mallow, Douglas): Trainee Manager → Store Manager → Assistant Manager.

• Selected for the fast-track management training program, and successfully progressed through various store locations.
• I held the position of Store Manager at Dunnes Stores, Mallow, before being appointed Assistant Manager at Dunnes Stores, Douglas.
• Managed daily store operations, including stock ordering, and inventory control.
• Monitored and optimized team performance by setting objectives, and providing regular feedback.
• Fostered a productive work environment through clear leadership and guidance.
• Collaborated with the Store Manager to implement and achieve sales targets effectively.

• Provide excellent customer service and assist with inquiries.
• Operate tills and handle cash/card transactions accurately.
• Maintain stock levels, replenish shelves, and ensure correct pricing.
• Assist in merchandising and promotional displays.
• Follow health & safety and store security procedures.
• Support team members in achieving sales targets and store goals.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and presentable at all times.