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SalaryAre you self-motivated and keen to develop in a Company that puts people first? Do you have excellent analytical skills and a passion to for numbers? If so, then this could be the role for you!
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Finance team, in a key supporting role reporting directly to the Financial Accountant & Financial Controller.
Chris is recruiting into his team! Chris
Who are we looking for?
You should be a tenacious, confident self-starter, with an appetite to learn and strong attention to detail.
You’ll be working with teams across the organisation, so strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as is having the confidence to interact with key internal departments within the wider business.
Key attributes should include:
•A flexible attitude, adaptable to change and able to work well in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail.
•Troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
•Excellent time management as you will to meet deadlines and provide timely information.
•High integrity ensuring confidentiality at all times.
•Microsoft Office knowledge is essential and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, incorporating pivot tables, lookups, graphs, etc.
Key activities & responsibilities include:
•Prepare monthly revenue reports and balance sheets with accuracy and meet all deadlines.
•Prepare all daily sales reconciliations for both UK Greetings & John Sands.
•Prepare and post any necessary journals.
•Assist in the production of the commentary schedule for the management team.
•Analyse financial data to identify any trends or errors.
•Manage all terms-related accruals and prepayments, raise required credit requests, and review the overall balances post-month end with sales managers.
•Promptly addressing financial-related inquiries from co-workers, management, or external auditors.
Previous experience is essential. Additionally, there is the opportunity to study towards a professional Finance qualification.
This role operates in a hybrid working pattern of office-based days and working from home with a minimum of 2 days in the office. Head Office is based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. This is not a fully remote role.
If you believe that you have what it takes to make a difference in this role, apply today.Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:Who we are
We help make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day with our greeting cards and gift dressings created for life’s big events, special occasions and those “saw-this-and-thought-of-you” moments of life. Along with our sister Company John Sands, we’re part of the American Greetings Corporation, one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.
We are the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards in the UK - so you’ll find our amazing products just about everywhere!
Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.
Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:
• Hybrid Working, work from home or at our Dewsbury headquarters
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
• Colleague discount shop
• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• Leadership development opportunities, Levels 3, 5 and 7
• Online Doctor and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Recognition scheme
So, if you feel like the role ticks all of the right boxes and you would love to be part of a talented team, you’re in the right place!
