To oversee the running of the transactional finance department and assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, the timely reporting of key financial information as well as achieving measured deliverables. The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:
Oversee and manage the Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control function of a busy transactional team
Completing month end procedures
Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts
Assisting with the implementation of Group-wide Internal Controls and preparation for internal audit
Assisting in the preparation for annual audit
Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements
Assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and KPIs
Preparation of month end reconciliations
Maintenance of intercompany accounts
Preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports
Assisting with integration of new financial systems
Departmental relationships within the finance team to allow the free flow of information required to complete accounts.
Relationships with managers of various business departments and divisions to support the production of accurate and timely financial information
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualification with a Professional Accountancy Body (e.g. ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Minimum of 2 year’s experience in a similar role. Knowledge of using Sage and excellent IT skills would be advantageous. Teamwork- Strong team player, forming positive working relationships within the team and with all departments, willing to be flexible and adaptable. Continuous Improvement- A problem solver, wanting to continuously improve ways of working, ability to plan and manage several sites/projects simultaneously, ensuring internal and external customers’ needs are met. Personal Development- Self-starter, highly motivated and able to work on own initiative, able to manage and motivate a team, resolving employee issues in an effective way, able to make effective decisions. Honesty & Integrity- Committed to working ethically and honestly, supportive of colleagues. Passion for Excellence- Delivers high quality work, excellent communication and reporting skills, able to effectively communicate with a range of different stakeholders. Resilience – Copes well under pressure and can adapt to manage challenging situations.