Top reasons to work for this client:
- Basic salary £28k per annum.
- Established consumer goods / retail product-based company (distributing in the UK & internationally)
- Key finance role working closely with the Financial Controller.
- Rewarding blend: sales ledger, purchase ledger, management accounts & stock control.
- Joining this ambitious business you have real opportunity to help shape the finance function as they scale.
- Excellent career development.
- Support provided for professional accounting qualifications.
- Office based in Lostock Gralam, near Northwich (own transport required as it is based on a business park)
- Private Health Insurance, Pension, Parking on-site, Fully stocked staff kitchen, 21 days holiday increasing with service.
- Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Core responsibilities will typically include:
Credit Control:
- Manage the Sales ledger
- Post cash received to customer accounts
- Conduct new customer setups, including credit checks.
Purchase Ledger:
- Field requests for payments and other queries from suppliers.
- Process Purchase invoices, seeking approvals.
- Prepare supplier pay runs and set up new suppliers.
- Process Employee expenses and credit cards.
Management Accounts:
- Assist in preparing Management Accounts for all group companies, covering accruals, prepayments, stock valuations, depreciation, amortization, FA journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and ad hoc journal adjustments.
Stock Control:
- Assist the FC in ensuring compliance with stock controls across group companies.
- Ensure accurate accounting for all stock transactions and make provisions for rework and stock returns.
Expected Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in credit control, purchase ledger, and management accounting.
- Working towards / hold a relevant accounting qualification
- Strong proficiency with MS Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.