Job Description
Key Responsibilities for role
* Supporting the Finance Controller with managing day-to-day financial operations of HWMS & Scilly Ferries, including financial reporting; cash flow management; financial planning and analysis; risk management.
* Financial Reporting: produce timely and accurate financial reporting including monthly financial statements, management reports, Board packs, and statutory accounts, ensuring maintenance of supporting reconciliations.
* Financial Planning and Analysis: produce budget and financial forecasts in line with Group requirements, including reporting any variances.
* Accounts Payable and Receivables including invoice processing, vendor payments and customer invoicing.
* Expense Management: Monitor and analyse expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints
* Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records and identify any discrepancies.
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Essential:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* Working towards professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
* At least three years’ experience of working in a busy finance environment
* Excellent understanding of accounting processes and the need for appropriate controls in place.
* Proficient in the use of Excel and PowerPoint
* Excellent communication and organisational skills along with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks
* Experience in accounting and financial systems
* Direct experience in accounts payable activities.
Desirable:
* 2+ years’ experience within marine services, ferry service or manufacturing
* Experience of working with a ERP system, preferably IFS
Qualifications
Key Interpersonal/Behavioral Skills:
* Strong organisational skills
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to build effective relationships with other team members as well as outside parties
Additional Information
The Package:
* Competitive base salary
* Company pension
* 33 days holiday (pro rata)
* Life Assurance
* L&D opportunities
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.