Purpose
: Based in Market Harborough, Deichmann UK, a subsidiary of Deichmann SE is looking to recruit an enthusiastic & motivated individual to join our Finance team as an Accounts Supervisor on a permanent basis.
Salary is £31,000.
Hours are Monday - Friday, either 8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.45am - 5.15pm.
This role is predominantly office based, with 1 day per week working from home permitted, once fully trained. Ideal candidate: Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful applicant will support and assist in all aspects of work undertaken within the Finance & Payroll Department, including, accounts, imports, payroll, and general administration. Key activities:
1. Completing all activities associated with high volume accounts payable processing
2. Undertaking balance sheet account reconciliations
3. Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts
4. Using management accounts to produce reports on a weekly and monthly basis
5. Run cost reports and reconcile spend against budgets, including the investigation and resolution of discrepancies
6. Supervisor of other accounts team members.
7. Responsibility for preparation of compliance returns (e.g. packaging, waste, energy usage and business rates)
Personal characteristics:
8. Educated to A level or equivalent
9. Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounting role, and able to demonstrate knowledge of a variety of accounting tasks.
10. Keen to take on additional responsibility and contribute to the operational efficiency of the wider business.
11. Ideally, intermediate level in Excel.
12. Experience using SAP preferable.
13. Previous experience supervising others would be beneficial.
14. Strong analytical skills and an attention to detail
15. Ability to prioritise, plan work & manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
16. An effective communicator both verbal and written
17. A keen learner who can pick up new tasks quickly.
18. Have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Salary/Pay: £31,000