🌟 Welcome to First Fence - where security meets innovation! 🌟
As industry pioneers in Security and Temporary Fencing, we're all about unbeatable service and competitive prices. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 08:00-17:00
Location: Swadlincote, DE11 8EA
This position is a fixed term position to cover Maternity Leave.
🚀 Why First Fence?
* 🚚 Same-day delivery across the UK
* 🌍 Six strategic locations, including our National Distribution Centre
* 📈 Extraordinary growth since 2010
* 🏗️ Industry innovators setting new standards
Ready for an exciting journey in a thriving company? Join First Fence, where we're not just securing spaces; we're securing the future. 🛡️💼 #FirstFence #SecurityInnovation #JoinOurTeam
This is a dynamic and hands-on role that sits at the core of our finance operations, offering a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure across a wide range of accounting functions. You will be a crucial support to the finance team, ensuring the smooth running of our daily, monthly, and quarterly financial processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Preparing monthly & quarterly VAT returns
* CIS returns
* Payments to suppliers into SAP and onto bank for approval
* Providing support to the finance team – Accounts Payable & Credit Control
* Managing of team absences
* Covering the Accounts Payable & Credit Control positions during any absences & holidays
* Support on customer account queries
* Weekly meeting with Credit Control regarding overdue debtors
* Weekly meeting with Accounts Payable regarding overdue creditors
* Analysis and posting of business credit card costs
* Raise intercompany invoices for costs and reconciling intercompany balances
* Upkeep of company fixed asset registers and posting of depreciation into SAP
* Assisting Finance Director on month end tasks – such as prepayments, accruals, bank reconciliations etc
* Covering the Finance Director on specific tasks such as cashflow during any absences & holidays
This list is not exhaustive
Skills and Experience:
* Exceptional accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
* Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to understand business drivers.
* Proven excellent bookkeeping skills.
* Enthusiastic and positive approach to work.
* Clear and professional telephone manner.
* Confident and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritise effectively.
* Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong working knowledge of SAP (or equivalent ERP system).
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
* Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Adaptable and able to respond positively to changing priorities and business needs.
* Highly self-motivated with a drive for results.
* Ambitious with a desire for professional development and progression.
* Experience of managing a team
🌟 Join Us for a Career Beyond Ordinary! 🌟
Discover a workplace that values your well-being and success. At First Fence, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a lifestyle!
✨ Benefits Snapshot:
🚴♀️ Cycle to Work Scheme
💸 Discounts and Cash Back Benefits Platform
🌈 Holistic Wellbeing Platform
🆘 24/7 Employee Assist Programme
🌴 33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
🛍️ Employee Product Discounts
🏆 Recognition Rewards
Ready for a career that cares about YOU? Apply now and let's redefine success together! 💼🚀 #JoinTheTeam #CareerGrowth #WellnessMatters #FirstFence
At First Fence, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe in the principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and we promote a culture that celebrates individual differences and embraces a wide range of perspectives. We firmly stand against any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our recruitment process is fair and unbiased, ensuring that all applicants are evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills, and experience. We strive to provide equal opportunities for career growth and development, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By joining our team, you will become part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your unique contributions are valued, and where diversity is not only respected but celebrated.