Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Inputting production packs, despatch and raising sales invoices onto SAGE.
• Inputting sales and purchase orders onto SAGE.
• Bank reconciliations and all payments.
• Compile the Monthly EC Sales and VAT return.
• Upon receipt of premix delivery, booking it onto Sage systems to ensure accuracy and assist in planning.
• Ensure stock accuracy on internal systems for stock transfers, ensuring the correct sign off procedure is followed.
• Responsible for the end of year Tax pack and working with the Accounts Assistant to collaborate the information and data required.
• Efficiently manage the debtor’s ledger to ensure a ‘clean’ debtors ledger with minimal negative debt write off.
• Update and analyse the accuracy of the fixed asset register with additional assets and monthly depreciation.
• Creation of BOMs on Sage and checking the accuracy existing BOMs periodically.
• Responsible for developing new product codes, new customers and suppliers within Sage and clearly marking inactive ones.
• Raise all supplier payments in preparation for them to be reviewed by the Financial Controller for authorisation.
• Assist with payroll by making payments to HMRC for PAYE/NIC and for pension contributions.
• Processing VAT returns.
• Any other adhoc duties as required to support the business needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications CIMA Qualified or working towards obtaining qualification / part qualified Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role, within the manufacturing industry. Fully proficient user of SAGE 50 and SAGE 200. Fully proficient user of all Microsoft packages, including but not limited to; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement to drive change management within the business. Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels both verbal and written. Experience of partaking in external financial audits. Proven analytical skills, with the ability to work with accuracy and precision at all times. Identifying problematic areas, with the ability to offer effective resolutions. Competencies Self-motivator and a team player. With the ability to work on own initiative when required. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/ tasks at one time. Professional appearance, attitude and outlook. An effective problem solver with the ability to offer solutions where possible. High level of attention to detail with the ability to communicate with data and facts. Well organised and able to manage own workload, with the ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure. Use own initiative in order to be highly efficient. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills. Professional approach to work, team orientated with good organisational and motivational skills.