Torquemeters is a specialist engineering and production company with a worldwide reputation as an innovator in low volume, high performance solutions for torque measurement, power transmission and test bed systems across various industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy and oil & gas. Each year we export between 80-90% of our bespoke goods outside of the UK.
Reporting to: Managing Director - Operations
The role
As Assistant Accountant you will be an integral part of a small team and work within a busy finance & administration office. You will have responsibility for the primary accounting functions of the Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Cashbooks, together with Nominal Ledger activity and VAT analysis.
* Managing material requirements planning (MRP) using the Company ERP system (Exel Efacs)
* Negotiating with suppliers to achieve best value and performance
* Conducting supplier reviews and drafting supplier contracts
* Sourcing and onboarding new suppliers
* Ensuring cost targets / budgets are achieved
* Monitoring & expediting supplier delivery performance
* Building strong, lasting supplier relationships
Key Skill Requirements
* Proven experience purchasing materials for a busy production environment
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Able to work in a fast-paced, pressurised environment while maintaining accuracy
* Someone who thrives with autonomy and takes ownership of results
* Proficient IT and communication skills
* Ability to foster productive work relationships and collaborate well within a small team
* Be flexible regarding ad-hoc tasks that may arise within a SME
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the abilities and experience that you bring to us, together with an excellent contributory pension scheme, private medical scheme, death in service and income protection benefits.
Core hours of work are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5.15pm, with ½ hour lunch break & Friday 8.30am-12.30pm.
Five weeks paid annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.
Torquemeters premises are situated in a rural location not served by public transport and therefore your own transport will be required.
Please send in your CV, together with a personal statement, to