We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Executive to join our team. This position will be based at our Colchester UK office and is responsible for proactively processing payments, updating financial records and managing invoices.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Finance/Accounting Training or qualification to AAT level 3.
• 1+ years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role with a solid understanding of finance systems and processes.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level with MS Office including Word, Excel (basic formulas such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF, Pivot tables), and Outlook and accounting software, SAP B1 preferred.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and a typical chart of accounts.
• Understanding of data privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Able to act proactively and with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to organise, multi- task, prioritise and manage time effectively and efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Logical problem solver, who can use their own initiative when faced with challenges.
• Highly motivated and flexible, able to work in a team and individually.
• Authorization to work indefinitely in the UK without restriction or sponsorship.

ABOUT US:

Sekura Global is an expert provider of loss prevention solutions specializing in security tags. We partner with top retail customers to develop innovative, easy to use products that offer a high level of product protection and peace of mind. We have offices and warehouses in North America, the UK, Germany, and Australia, with our headquarters based in the UK. We pride ourselves on being responsive and nimble, taking a dynamic approach to combatting retail crime worldwide.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In perso

• Uploading purchase invoices to our accounting system (SAP B1) including seeking approval for payment and filing of invoices.
• Preparing weekly payment runs for approval and uploading payments to the bank.
• Support in the preparation of a weekly update to the 13 week cashflow forecast.
• Supplier account reconciliations
• Reporting on sales invoicing activity levels.
• Processing and assisting in preparing monthly management accounts ensuring processing deadlines are met as required including obtaining copy invoices, balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring all invoices have been processed.
• Supporting with requests at year end audit.
• Preparing payments for employee expenses.
• Suggesting improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and reducing costs.
• Input purchase ledger overhead costs, credit card and expenses etc to our SAP B1 accounting system.
• Bank Reconciliations across multiple currencies for our UK banks.
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested by management.
• Support in chasing for customer payments and resolving issues with unpaid invoices as needed by credit control
• Assistance for raising sales invoices and uploading to customer portals when sales volumes require and for more complex invoices.
• Ad hoc finance work.