Responsibilities:
1. Produce monthly management accounts for separate entities necessary controls, especially monthly balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., proof of transfer pricing cross charges and accruals/prepayments).
2. Produce monthly management accounts for the holding company including balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Maintain an accurate Fixed Asset Register.
4. Support the annual audit by preparing information and responding to queries as required.
5. Control bank accounts to maximize interest earnings on balances (via approved bank accounts and 'money market deposits') while ensuring sufficient funds in current accounts to meet payment commitments. Ensure adherence to cash covenants (currently £1m minimum balance).
6. Apply company policy regarding forex hedging and dealing, working with the Financial Controller and CFO as required.
7. Perform weekly checks to ensure accuracy of Sales 'Access' reconciliations to Sage 'Sales Ledger'.
8. Manage and track lease register and ensure correct accounting including vehicle leases.
9. Manage the administration of company cars with the car leasing agent and update accountant with changes P46.
10. Responsibility for arranging the company's key insurance policies including renewals, terms, and management of claims.
11. Oversee the company credit insurance policy, including maintenance of credit insurance limits with our credit insurer, ensuring adequate levels for each customer (and ensuring each customer stays within their credit limits).
12. Manage mobile phone contracts to balance cost and service provision.
13. Manage energy broker contracts to minimize costs.
14. Build knowledge of company IT systems to enhance effectiveness.
15. Represent the Finance department in cross-business project teams as required and support the CFO/MD with any ad hoc business reporting requirements.
16. Perform any other duties agreed by KM as required by the role.
Deputising in the Absence of Key Staff:
1. Deputise for the Finance and Business Assistant and Financial Controller in their absence. In particular, be able to cover:
2. Preparation of accurate Short Term Cashflow Forecast on a monthly basis; reviewed with CFO and liaise with FC over currency requirements (as per policy).
3. Provide cover to ensure that Corporation tax payments (agreed with CFO) are paid on time.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Part Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ICAEW.
* Minimum 2 years relevant accounting experience.
* Experience in small/medium-sized company culture would be beneficial.
Characteristics:
* IT literate with an interest in developing work efficiencies through IT solutions.
* Demonstrable proactive attitude.
* Attention to detail.
* Able to communicate effectively and develop working relations across departments.
* Fast learner.
* Flexibility with an understanding of small company culture.
* Honesty and integrity.
* Able to work 'in the office'.
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