Job description
We are a detergent manufacturing company that is going through rapid growth in our product portfolio and are looking for a Finance Officer to head up our Accounts Dept. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who possesses a strong understanding of financial principles.
What you will be doing
Purchase Ledger:
- Responsible for purchase ledger
- Supplier payment runs seeking invoice approval where necessary
- Monitor and reconcile supplier accounts on a regular basis
- Bank reconciliation
- Petty cash reconciliation
- Credit card expenses
- Resolve internal and external financial queries
- Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
Credit Control:
- Proactively follow up on overdue debts within established guidelines.
- Resolve account enquiries and ensure accurate allocation of received payments.
- Issue correct invoices where discrepancies are found.
- Manage cash allocations from various sources.
- Respond to enquiries from customers, suppliers and other third parties.
- Proactively contact relevant parties to follow up on unpaid balances.
- Investigate discrepancies and denials, taking necessary steps for resolution.
- Monitor contested accounts and implement solutions to resolve disputes.
Finance Reporting:
- Prepare monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets.
- Liaise with external accountants to help prepare annual accounts.
Oversee Payroll / New Staff Enrolling:
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, using the company Payroll Software.
- Monitor and maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Process new hires, terminations, and changes in employee information.
Oversee Bookkeeping Activities:
- Ensure accurate and complete financial records are maintained in compliance with UK accounting standards.
- Monitor and review financial transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Maintain a systematic and organised filing system for financial documents.
- Quarterly VAT Return and Filing.
- Review financial statements showing business income and expenditure.