We are looking for a key member of the overall finance team to look after GL transactions/reconciliations, preparing and auditing of customer rebate claims, managing various sub ledgers and ad hoc requests. Principle Responsibilities: Review & issue of weekly and monthly cost reports and review with the departmental owners, responding to any queries. Preparation and audit of customer rebates and claims. Timely raising & posting of customer credit notes. Preparation & posting of journals. Cover for payment runs and various payments throughout the month Administrator for our expense systems. Completion of period end balance sheet reconciliations using our Blackline system Fixed asset management Asset register and depreciation, Additions and disposals, Asset control and verification, Documentation for audit purposes. Full participation in the annual stock take. Prepare and communicate monthly cycle count accuracy reports and follow up on any queries. Assist with external and internal audit information preparation and auditor questions. Identification and implementation of improvement ideas and participation in continuous improvement events. Other ad-hoc requests as required. Qualifications/Experience/Training: AAT qualified or working towards this. Strong MS Excel skills. Previous experience of an integrated ERP system - QAD would be an advantage. Experience of working in a manufacturing business would be an advantage. Personal Characteristics: Good communication skills. Great team player with the ability to work independently when required. Proven ability to work to tight reporting deadlines and strong levels of attention to detail. Excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritise workload. Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills with the ability to make timely, effective and fact based proposals. ABOUT US Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets. The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder. Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution: "I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business." The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business. BSU LI-MW1