My client is a growing retail business based in the Swinton area. Due to expansion, they are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Transactions Manager. This role is a temporary position while the role is recruited, therefore it could become a permenent role. Reporting to the Financial Controller this role will manage the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and billing functions of the finance department across the companies within the business.
Main Duties
* Lead the Accounts Receivable team to ensure regular review of payment status, cash reconciliation and allocation to ensure accurate and up to date Debtors ledger.
* Liaise with credit insurer to make sure that we have appropriate insurance in place for any current and prospective customers.
* Report to Management on a monthly basis with the size and ageing of the Debtor’s ledger highlighting any customers with overdue debt or who are approaching their credit insurance limit.
* Lead the Accounts Payable team to ensure the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
* Review effectiveness of existing PO system and recommend changes where appropriate.
* Ensure both Revenue and Expense accruals at the month end are recorded accurately in the accounts.
* For both AP & AR, liaise with relevant department Managers to make sure all queries are resolved.
* Delivery of month end close timetable for AP & AR.
* Ownership of all AP and AR processes, including the development and implementation of improvements to systems and processes (alongside the Financial Controller and Management Accountants) within the department to ensure efficient and effective business operations.
* Supplier statement reconciliations for all major suppliers
* Maintenance of UK and foreign bank accounts.
* Liaise with the Management Accounts on the production of the rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
* Assist with year-end audit requests, specifically around AP & AR.
The right candidate will have experience in the above, have strong excel skills and be able to work to tight deadlines.
In return this role offers a rewarding working environment, flexi time and excellent benefits