Job Description

Previous experience in Insurance services would be desirable and the ability to handle multiple Company accounts would be an advantage.

Accounts Controller Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for leading and coordination of the accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR) function as part of the wider finance team.
• Processing sales and purchasing invoices to accounts package
• Manage the onboarding, management, and compliance for all overhead suppliers.
• Calculating & preparing weekly and monthly regular payments of purchase ledger accounts to meet strict supplier terms
• Performing reconciliation of multiple bank accounts
• Processing and allocation of card payments
• Management and processing of the business credit card transactions
• Process improvements and implementing change, and challenge current processes.
• Dealing with escalated queries and assisting with the processing of AP & AR invoices.
• Producing month end debtor and creditor ledger reconciliations
• Responsibility for managing and closing multiple ledgers at month end.
• Assist the Financial Controller in maintaining the Company’s accounting systems and records.
• Direct Debit system resolutions relating to cancellations and bank account errors.
• Overall responsibility of the Direct Debits and day to day collections.
• Day-to-day management of the petty cash float and ensuring adequate funds

Accounts Controller Benefits:

• Bright, modern and comfortable working environment
• 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free parking / complimentary shuttle bus
• Strong skills development and career progression

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Have demonstrable experience of working in an Accounts Payable / Receivable team. AAT/Part qualified ACCA or CIMA/CIMA qualified - preferred Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal. Experience in processing and allocations of Direct Debits. Excellent organisational skills. Strong Word and Excel knowledge, including able to use V Lookups and Pivot Tables. Knowledge of Sage Line50 Cloud would be beneficial.