Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger- To maintain and reconcile the supplier ledgers including the matching and processing of supplier invoices in the ERP system. Liaising with suppliers regarding invoice queries and payments in an effective timely manner and ensuring deadlines are achieved.- Ensure that all records are processed and maintained in adherence with the Company’s financial controls, policies and procedures and accounting standards.
Credit Control- To apply for credit insurance for new customers or change of existing customers limits.- Prepare weekly debtors report and follow up collection with Sales Team.- Turnover declarations.
Banking- Prepare supplier/tax payments.- Ensure all local bank transactions are processed accurately in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures into the ERP system and a full reconciliation is completed.
VAT & Taxes- To ensure all VAT returns are prepared and submitted accurately and in a timely manner. Liaise with the local authorities in resolving queries. - Prepare all tax monthly payments for authorisation and processing within the financial controls and policies of the company and local accounting legislation.
Financial Accounting- To control both financial & non-financial inputs to the weekly and monthly management accounts (including all ledger entries) to ensure they are accurate, auditable and have integrity.- To reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, highlighting any discrepancies and where appropriate investigating these.- To be responsible for providing weekly and monthly financial information to the Site Manager and Finance Manager and wider management team as required in a timely manner.- To prepare and process accurate accruals, prepayments and other month end journals where applicable. - To review and verify the financial information for accuracy, integrity and completeness in line with month end cut offs.- Investigating purchasing/manufacturing variances and ensure accuracy of WIP and Inventory.
Budgeting/Forecasting- To be responsible for the provision of information to enable the creation of budgets and financial forecasts from targets for cost and performance focused on delivering against their KPIs.- Ensure cashflow is updated weekly and assist with cashflow forecasting.
Audits - Assist with all financial audits.
General- To support in the development of IT/Financial systems and processes.- To provide guidance to the Site Manager in respect of management accounting principles and work to develop their understanding.
Qualification & work experience- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance- At least 3 years’ experience working within accounts in a manufacturing environment. - Proficient in English Language (must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and conversation)- Microsoft Office 365 (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS SharePoint)
Key Attributes- Strong sense of ethics and integrity- Constantly learning especially on keeping up-to-date with accounting principles, laws and taxes- Strong emphasis on accuracy of work- Organisational skill and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines- Accountability and Team-Player