Role Overview
Benefit from the security of an international organisation while working within a close-knit local team. Reporting to a Finance Manager based overseas and working closely with a UK Site Manager, you will act as the main financial and administrative point of contact between the UK operation and the wider group.
You will have full ownership of the administrative, HR and financial lifecycle of the UK site, operating in a highly autonomous and influential role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial AccountingOversee day-to-day bookkeeping activities, bank reconciliations, month‑end processes, and preparation of monthly financial reporting.
2. Credit Management Take full responsibility for the sales ledger, including proactive debt collection, monitoring customer credit limits and exposure, and managing account holds and order releases.
3. Management Accounting & Control Produce internal management information to support local performance tracking, including inventory valuation, margin analysis, and robust cost control.
4. Audit &pliance Lead preparation of the year-end audit file and act as the main point of contact for external auditors and accountants.
5. HR & Payroll Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, benefits administration and absence tracking, and liaise with an external payroll provider.
6. Office Management Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the site, covering facilities, supplies and general operational support to the Site Manager.
7. Team Engagement Champion initiatives focused on wellbeing and quality of working life, helping to maintain a positive and engaged team culture.
Profile Required
To succeed in this pivotal and highly autonomous role, you will bring the following:
8. Experience Demonstrable experience in a Finance and/or Office Manager position, ideally within an SME or a UK subsidiary of an international group. Strong hands-on experience in credit control and management accounting, including margin and stock analysis, is essential.
9. Qualifications AAT qualified (Level 3 or 4) or qualified by experience, with a solid understanding of year-end processes and audit preparation.
10. Technical Skills High level of IT literacy, with previous experience working with an ERP system is essential (exposure to Sage X3 would be advantageous).
11. Personal Attributes Highly organised, trustworthy and capable of working independently. You enjoy working with people and aremitted to fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Required Languages
12. French – Advanced level
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