Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Operations & Systems Management

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the company. * Ensure accurate and timely processing of sales invoices, purchase invoices, and payments using Promotional Office and Sage 50 Desktop systems. * Reconcile the ERP and accounts system and make necessary corrections as required.

1. Invoice Discounting & Sales Ledger Management

• Oversee the uploading of sales ledger movements for invoice discounting. * Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger. * Ensure that funds available are drawn down efficiently.

1. Supplier Payments & Purchases

• Monitor and reconcile supplier balances to supplier statements monthly. * Handle the monthly supplier payment runs for approval by the directors, and process ad-hoc payments as required. * Manage credit card purchases, ensuring correct VAT treatment, and enter them into Sage on a monthly basis.

1. Wages & Payroll Liaison

• Maintain accurate records for weekly payroll (for 63 staff) and monthly payroll (for directors and new financial controller). * Ensure hours worked are summarised from manual clock-in/out cards and provide information to external payroll provider. * Liaise with external payroll providers, providing the necessary data and resolving any queries. * Ensure accurate records for wage deductions, such as cash health plan contributions and pension deductions, for timely payment.

1. Bank Reconciliation

• Reconcile the company’s GBP, EUR, and USD bank accounts to Sage throughout the month.

1. Tax & Compliance

• Assist the company’s external accountants with the preparation of the quarterly VAT returns and ensure timely payment of any VAT due. * Manage PAYE payments to HMRC each month.

1. Liaison with External Accountants

• Compile and provide necessary financial information to the company’s accountants. * Assist with management accounts preparation by collaborating with the external accountants (this will exclude the preparation of management accounts themselves, as this will be handled externally). * Provide any documentation or clarification needed by the external accountants in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in financial operations, preferably in a financial controller or similar role. * Proficiency in Sage 50 and familiarity with invoice discounting systems. * Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. * Effective communication skills for liaising with internal staff and external stakeholders (e.g., accountants, payroll providers). * Minimum AAT qualified or equivalent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,014.00-£58,704.00 per year

Experience:

• Sage: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• AAT (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details