Overview
Finance Coordinator required for a long-established, highly respected multi-sector organisation with an excellent reputation. Operating across five distinct sectors, the Group prides itself on financial stability, diverse revenue streams, and a collaborative working environment.
As the Finance Coordinator, you will play a key role within a busy finance function. Reporting into the Group Accountant, you will take ownership of day‑to‑day transactional finance operations.
This is a varied, hands‑on role with a clear split in focus: you will dedicate approximately 1–2 days a week to taking full control of credit control and debt collection, with the remainder of your time focused on purchase ledger, cashbook reconciliations, and commercial administration.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Control
* Debt Collection: Take proactive control of the sales ledger, chasing outstanding debts via telephone and email to maximise cash flow.
* Account Management: Open new customer accounts, perform credit checks, and resolve invoice queries efficiently.
* Ledger Maintenance: Post and reconcile sales ledger transactions, manage allocations, and handle necessary write‑offs.
General Finance Duties & Purchase Ledger
* Banking: Manage daily cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and maintain petty cash.
* Payments: Handle purchase invoice coding, entry, and matching to Purchase Orders. Reconcile supplier statements and assist with the standard 30‑day payment run and ad‑hoc bank payments.
* Month‑End Support: Assist with the month‑end and year‑end closure of all ledgers, including producing reconciliations and reports.
* Intercompany & Recharges: Assist with intercompany recharges across the 5 group companies, alongside processing rebates and subsidy payments.
* Expenses: Process credit card and staff expense claims.
Data Control & Administration
* Master Data Management: Create new stock codes and process stock price adjustments as required.
* Reporting: Generate and distribute sales representative performance reports and assist with margin analysis.
* Team & Audit Support: Assist with year‑end audit queries, answer incoming office calls/emails, and handle ad‑hoc financial tasks as requested by the Directors.
Qualifications & Experience
* AAT level 2 or 3 preferred, though candidates qualified by experience (QBE) with a strong transactional finance background are highly encouraged to apply.
* Proven experience in a dedicated Credit Control or accounts receivable role is essential.
* Experience working within a multi‑company or group structure is advantageous.
Skills & Systems
* Software: Knowledge of Pegasus Opera is highly beneficial; solid proficiency in MS Excel is required.
* Communication: Firm but professional communication skills, with the confidence to manage debt collection and build relationships with customers and suppliers.
* Organisation: Strong time‑management skills to successfully balance credit control duties with general ledger work.
* Attitude: A flexible, “can‑do” approach, comfortable working in a shared office environment and assisting with general office administration when needed.
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