Compliance Director at UPU Industries Ltd | Putting People and Processes at the Core of Operational Excellence
UPU Industries Ltd is a long established, innovative manufacturer serving customers across the UK, Europe and beyond. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality products and exceptional service, supported by a committed and skilled team. This role is ideal for any candidate looking to develop their solid foundation in finance - you will be hands on with payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll – weekly and 4 weekly
* Manage and operate the Sage 50 Payroll process, including maintenance of primary records, data input, auto-enrolment compliance, BACS payments and Full Payment Submissions (FPS)
* Post payroll journals to the Dynamics 365 Business Central General Ledger
* Ensure timely payment of PAYE/NIC to HMRC
* Carry out additional payroll-related duties as required
Accounts Payable
* Process multi-currency purchase invoices on the Dynamics 365 Business Central Creditors Ledger, including PO‑matched and non‑PO invoices
* Prepare and execute monthly and ad‑hoc supplier payment runs
* Maintain accurate filing of paid and unpaid invoices
* Reconcile supplier statements to the Creditors Ledger
Accounts Receivable
* Manage debtor accounts and liaise with customers as required
* Process and allocate multi‑currency receipts to customer accounts
* Issue monthly customer statements
Banking
* Prepare sundry cheques as required
* Post direct debits and miscellaneous payments to Dynamics 365 Business Central
* Maintain banking files and perform daily multi‑currency bank reconciliations
Statutory & Intercompany Reporting
* Complete online EC Sales Listings
* Prepare various statutory and statistical returns (online and paper‑based)
* Process inter‑company postings and perform reconciliations
General Support
* Provide assistance and support to the Finance team and other departments as required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Experience of Sage 50 Payroll
* Minimum 2 years experience in a commercial accounts office environment
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel and Teams
* High level of accuracy, numeracy and attention to detail
* Ability to work independently in an organised and methodical manner
Desirable Criteria
* Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central
* Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
* Experience of end‑to‑end payroll processing
* Experience with VAT, PAYE and bank reconciliations
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* A positive, professional manner and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Personal Attributes
* Pleasant, professional and approachable manner
* Strong team player with a willingness to learn and support colleagues
* Committed to producing high‑quality work
Skills
Payroll Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Sage 50 Payroll
Benefits
* Private Medical Insurance
* Onsite Parking
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry Level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Textile Manufacturing
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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