Heyland Recruitment are currently working with this niche manufacturing business based in the Haslingden area as they look to recruit an experienced accountant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to an offsite Group CFO this is a standalone role from a finance perspective where you will be required to manage all aspects of the accounts function.
Key responsibilities:
Implementing and maintaining an online Accounts Package such as Sage or Xero
AP - Checking and matching Purchase Invoices to PO & Receipt
AP - Preparing monthly Supplier Bacs payments for review and approval
AP - Preparing Creditor Reconciliations to Statements
AR - Checking Sales Invoices before sending to Customers
AR - ensuring that due and overdue amounts from Customers are collected in a timely manner
GL - posting all bank receipts and payments, and AP/AR transactions onto Sage/Xero
GL - maintaining Accruals & Prepayments lists
Payroll - Liasing with Senior Managers & Payroll Bureau, for the preparation of monthly payroll data for processing
Submission of HMRC Returns including those for VAT & Payroll etc
Preparing Reports for Senior Managers
Advising on finance-related decisions
Developing and managing financial systems/policies.
Preparing a monthly Trial Balance for Group CFO
Identifying problem areas and presenting recommendations to company management
Performing audits of departments within the organisation
Evaluating and monitoring financial information systems and recommending improvements where needed
Communicating and interpreting financial data to non-financial managers
Demonstrate understanding of products, machine capabilities & customer expectations.
Assist in opportunities to reduce cost.
Understand and participate in group initiatives.
Identify potential future opportunities for improvement.
Any other ad hoc duties as required by ManagerDesirable Criteria:
Part Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience
Experience in high volume manufacturing industry ideal
Knowledge & Implementation of online Sage/Xero/Similar Accounts Package
Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
Knowledge of MRP systems
Experienced in Payroll & VATJW/0369
£35-40,000pa
Company Accountant
Haslingden
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