The company
SOCOMORE is an innovative company in the chemical sector. Founded in, the company continues to grow. We design, manufacture and commercialize surface preparation, treatment, protection and control solutions, mainly for the aerospace industry (Airbus, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, etc.). Socomore has a network of subsidiaries, partners, R&D laboratories and factories. We employ more than people with international project experience.
Post description
Enjoy the stability of a global group combined with the agility of a close-knit local team! Reporting to our Finance Manager based in France and partnering locally with the UK Site Manager, you will be the key link between our Hinckley site and our French Headquarters.
You will take ownership of the administrative, HR, and financial life cycle of the UK site. Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Financial Accounting: Managing daily bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, month-end closings and monthly financial reports.
2. Credit Management: Taking full ownership of the sales ledger. This includes proactive debt collection, managing customer credit limits and exposure, and controlling account holds (placing accounts on stop and releasing orders).
3. Management Accounting & Control: Producing local internal management reports to track site performance. This involves inventory valuation, margin analysis, and strict cost control.
4. Audit & Compliance: Taking the lead on preparing the Year-End Audit File and serving as the primary point of contact for our external auditors and accountants.
5. HR & Payroll: Managing the employee lifecycle (onboarding, benefits, absence tracking) and coordinating with our external payroll provider.
6. Office Management: Ensuring the site runs smoothly daily, from managing facilities and supplies to supporting the Site Manager with operational tasks.
7. Team Culture: Leading our "Quality of Work Life" initiatives to keep the team spirit thriving and engaged.
Profile required
To be successful in this highly autonomous and pivotal role, you will need:
8. Experience: Proven experience in a Finance/Office Manager role, ideally within an SME or a subsidiary of an international group, including solid, hands-on experience in both credit control and management accounting (margin/stock analysis).
9. Qualifications: You are ideally AAT qualified (Level or ), or QBE (Qualified by Experience), with a strong understanding of Year-End processes and audit preparation.
10. Tech-Savvy: Strong IT literacy is required. Previous experience working with an ERP system is essential (experience with Sage X is a strong advantage).
11. Languages: Fluent English is essential. Not mandatory but French would a plus.
12. Soft Skills: A high level of autonomy, integrity, and exceptional organisational skills. You are a "people person" who genuinely cares about fostering a positive team spirit.
Required languages
13. French - Level advanced
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