Your new company This global manufacturing business has a need for an experienced Accounts Lead / Supervisor to join the team on a permanent basis. Working in a fabulous office setting, with free on-site parking and flexible hybrid working patterns. Your new role Duties to Include: Sales Ledger Creation of new customer accounts Amendments to customer accounts Customer statements Assistance in credit control management Assistance in management of the Sinosure credit provision system, including reporting invoices and possible bad debts Allocation of customer receipts Supports the financial operations of the company, responsible for various financially related tasks which ultimately contribute to the production of accurate financial statements and information Supervision and leadership of the accounts assistants Management of customer queries Maintenance of sales ledger accounts Communication and assistance with Customer Services and other Finance team members Releasing of orders to customers, keeping a tight control over customers on hold and the stopping of their orders until satisfactory resolution Purchase Ledger Verifying supplier bank details Processing supplier invoices / credit notes Reconciliation of supplier statements Intercompany balance reconciliations Sending invoices out for approval, movement of invoices, after approval, to the team for processing Management of supplier queries Commissions invoices price checking Price checking of supplier invoices Bank & Cash Book Bank reconciliations Entry of bank transactions in SAP Inter account transfer postings in SAP Stock Review duty clearance documents in conjunction with planner and logistics VAT Logging Spanish purchase VAT transactions with Spanish agent Employee Expenses Review employee credit card and cash expenses Management of the accounts assistants and providing advice and training where necessary Point of contact for HQ finance department, dealing with requests / queries when required Daily management of the accounts inbox What you'll need to succeed AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualificationSAP S4/Hana experience Previous experience in the management of a teamStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong understanding of accounting software and systems Attention to detail and high level of accuracy Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities Strong interpersonal and team leadership abilities Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with financial data What you'll get in return Working hours - 37.5 hrs per week (M-F 8.30 - 4.30) Location - Office based in Stockton whilst on probation. 3days in office / 2 working from home after completion Benefits - Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice option, Health scheme membership What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)