Financial Operations Accountant

• LOCATION: Corby, Northamptonshire (Hybrid)
• TYPE: Full Time, Permanent
• SALARY: £48,000 per annum
• REFERENCE NO: 1760

About the Role: We are excited to recruit for an experienced Financial Operations Accountant. Our client, a leader in its field based in Corby, offers an array of benefits to include:

• Hybrid working pattern, 2 days in the office 3 days from home
• 25 Days’ holiday + bank holidays

• Outstanding enhanced pension
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• Wellbeing and mental health support

As a Financial Operations Accountant, you will oversee direct reports ensuring efficient and accurate Financial Operations. You will be responsible for:

Accounts Payables

• Complete Supplier Set-Up procedures and due diligence
• Process New Supplier Forms and maintain information
• Oversee Preferred Supplier listing for compliance
• Manage Purchase to Pay systems and Purchase Ledgers

Accounts Receivables

• Conduct Credit Risk Management activities
• Manage cash collection to achieve targets
• Collaborate with Sales Ledger Leads for payment resolution

Financial Controls Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with credit risk management policy
• Implement process improvements for effective risk management
• Issue monthly credit risk reports to the Head of Financial Control

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role is required
• ACCA/CIMA or similar or working towards qualification
• Experience in managing a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel
• Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to take on responsibility
• Excellent time management skills with impeccable accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong team player with the ability to build good working relationships

About Us: Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs.