POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Finance Accounts
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Managing Director and Financial Consultant
HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 9.30 am – 4.00pm
The post holder may be required at times to work outside his/her normal working hours to perform duties.
Relationships:
Subordinate staff:
None
Colleague Team:
Various levels of management within the company, other members of staff within functional roles.
External contacts:
Customers, suppliers, officers of Bank, Inland Revenue, Vat office, government agencies, computer support personnel, insurers, pension managers Insurance Brokers and other external service providers.
Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this classification and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive.
Key Responsibilities
* As member of Management Team; to make recommendations on improvements in working practices within the business were appropriate.
* To ensure the growth strategy of the business is supported with the financial information needed.
* Full responsibility for the financial accounting function and IT management
* Play a key role in the implementation and maintenance of the company Finance and ERP Systems.
* Drive process improvement within finance and across the business.
* Preparation of budgets & forecasts.
* Management of Product Costing Database.
* Creation and Preparation of management accounts & variance analysis in a timely manner (4 days). To effectively produce reports that support the financial performance of the business. This will be done via the timely completion of the following that culminate in the creation of the monthly month-end reporting pack. This will include:
* Profit & Loss including analysis of all nominal accounts
* Balance sheet reconciliation including pack to support all period end balances
* Gross Margin Analysis
* Financial KPI analysis:
* Sales
* Cost of sales
* Labour
* Comparison of the above against budgeted
* Cash flow management and forecasting.
* To enforce compliance of the company finance rules and policies at the site.
* Manage company's payroll
* Effective Purchase Ledger/Creditor control management, ensuring timely payments are made to suppliers
* Effective Sales Ledger/Debtor control management. Performing credit checks on new and existing Customers and managing company's credit insurance account
* Ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all management reports.
* Interact with Financial Consultant for reporting and financing needs.
* Manage the month end process.
* Analysis, interpretation and control of direct and overhead costs & variances.
* Year-end reconciliations for external accountants to produce annual financial statements
* Capital expenditure analysis and maintenance of fixed asset register.
* Manage the Year End cut-off process.
* Preparation of statutory returns, i.e. VAT returns
* Manage Local Insurances Renewals, Mains Services Contracts.
* Ensure all legal and procedural documentation is maintained
* Assure 100% compliance to all local tax regulations and Export Regulations.
* Other duties as required.
Health and Safety
To satisfy the legal requirements by being responsible for your own and your colleagues Health and Safety. Actively promote best practices across the site.
Person
* Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
* Commercially minded self-starter
* Excellent hands on management experience
* Ability to meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail
* Excellent Communications skills (verbal & written)
* Results orientated individual who thrives working in a fast paced environment.
* Organized and disciplined
* Dedicated to principles of flexibility, quality and teamwork. Encouraging and help develop a team working environment on an ongoing basis
* Ability to deal with people at all levels
* Presentable and professional
* Calm and courteous
* Good interpersonal skills
* Friendly and approachable
Essential Criteria
* Qualified accountant (ACCA/ CIMA/ ACA) or Qualified by Experience
* 5+ years experience in high volume manufacturing industry.
* Strong IT skills
Desirable Criteria
* Working Knowledge of Sage Line 50.
* Working Knowledge of MRP systems.
* MS Excel – Advanced
Notes:
An aptitude test may be used as part of the selection process.
We are an equal opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Blackpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/10/2025