Job Description

• Set up of payments on Bankline and BACs
• Completion of annual Supplier Spend Analysis
• Data collation for the annual PSA submission to HMRC.
• Support / back up to Management Accountant, Purchase Ledger / Credit Control team as required
• Completion of ad-hoc special reports and analyses as required

The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not themselves justify the re-evaluation of the post.

Person Specification:

Essential Selection Criteria Method of candidate assessment:

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA Studier / Part Qualified
• IT Competence in Windows based work tools, especially Excel
• The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and at all levels within the Company
• Excellent Communication Skills (with the ability to explain financial data and process to non-Financial colleagues)
• Plans and organises own work, ensuring a high level of accuracy in all work undertaken
• Confident in challenging existing practices and looking for continuous improvement in all areas of work -
• Able to work as part of a team to achieve team objectives
• Able to respond positively to changing work demands
• Takes decisive action to address and react to opportunities and problems in day to day work
• Is conscientious and thorough in all aspects of work responsibilities, with a professional approach
• The ability to work on one’s own initiative to achieve objectives and taking responsibility for work/actions undertaken
• Has a logical and methodical approach to problem solving/fault finding issues
• Ability to listen, and take up new skills
• The ability to work under pressure, remaining calm and in control with the ability to meet tight deadlines

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous recent experience of monthly Management Accounts preparation-from Trial Balance to Board format for review Understanding of a manufacturing environment, ideally having worked in a standard costing environment, with ERP experience Previous Experience of preparing Statutory Accounts Previous Experience of implementation of a new Accounting system Previous Experience of purchase ledger and credit control