At Lake, we're innovators – we bring thinkers together to make incredible things happen – delivering real value for suppliers and customers. In fact, it is at the heart of everything we do We call it 'Ultimate Customer Value' and it's in our DNA.
Our transparent supplier and customer relationships mean unique and compelling sales propositions from concept to commercialisation. As a leading technical distributor of speciality chemicals and minerals, operating across five divisions, we distribute ingredients for pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paints and coatings, corrosion protection, cosmetics and personal care, and other industrial market applications.
With decades of product and application expertise, combined with deep market trend analysis and regulatory knowledge, we help our suppliers and customers to succeed. What's more, through new product development, our customers benefit from significant commercial opportunities. And with agile manufacturing we provide a comprehensive end-to-end service of design and development, sourcing, conversion, warehousing, and distribution.
Not only this, but our specialist team and entrepreneurial culture means you'll always get innovative and commercially beneficial solutions that align with your goals.
Join us and share in our success
This role reports into the Finance Manager.
Job Function
To contribute to the achievement of the Lake business strategies and the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation by:
* Producing the monthly management accounts for Lake UK and supporting the business on a daily basis through business partnering.
* Providing effective and efficient management accounts and financial information.
* Ensure compliance with internal processes and accounting standards.
* Contribute to business improvement projects and adhoc analysis to support strategic initiatives.
Duties
Daily
* Support daily banking reconciliations
* Euro cash flow forecasting
* Monitor purchase ledger inboxes
Weekly
* Update Netsuite exchange rate costings
* Collaborate with the business services team
* Process expenses and resolve related queries
Monthly
* Prepare management accounts
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations
* Maintain the fixed asset register
Project & Ad Hoc Support
* Assist with system development
* Prepare quarterly VAT returns
* Support annual submissions for P11d & PSA
Training
* Participate in training activities
Abilities and Skills
* Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent) or have an appreciation of general accounting and have the growth mindset to want to qualify.
* Attention to detail and highly organised. The capability to deliver accurate information on a timely basis, with limited supervision.
* A sound knowledge of Finance with experience in a previous accounting role, ideally with a strong understanding of P&L and the balance sheet.
* Able to develop effective relationships with work colleagues.
* The ability to understand, scrutinise and problem solve.
* Oracle Netsuite experience desirable, but not essential.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and in particular Excel.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Redditch B98 9PA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redditch B98 9PA