JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Finance Manager to report accurately and timely on the performance of the business and provide comprehensive accounts information and support the business with strong analysis and decision-making reports.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Strong analysis to aid decision-making.
* Keep up to date with accountancy legislation.
* Production of accurate weekly P&L, in Excel and Sage; provide support at weekly P&L meetings.
* Production of management accounts monthly. quarterly and annually
* Manage direct reports and ensure regular performance reviews.
* Monthly audit to include reconciliation of control accounts, error fixing and reporting any anomalies to finance manager.
* Carry out month end procedures in line with target dates set.
* Provide support and process management of Finance Administrator and apprentice; to include weekly and monthly checklists to meet the month end demands.
* Set up a training schedule for reallocation of work to finance administrator and apprentice.
* Take ownership of deadlines and targets
* Cashflow management and daily reporting
* Ensure Balance Sheets are reconciled monthly (including VAT, PAYE)
* Ensuring the quarterly forecast and annual budget processes follows and achieves the desired timescales.
* Analysis and communication of month end reports upon request
* Prepare and submit VAT returns
* Completion of checklist
* Statutory reporting requirements
* Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
* Assist in the preparation of annual accounts
* Support with the annual audit process
* Assisting the finance function to achieve its goals, ambitions and objectives.
* System Administration for Sage200, Sicon, HSBCNet, MiVision
Health & Safety:
* To ensure you follow safe working practices.
* To promptly report all accidents and incidents to your line manager
* To assist in accident investigations as necessary
* To ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained
* To adhere to relevant site rules, QEHS policies and procedures including quality procedures, HACCP, safe systems of work and environmental controls
Communication:
* To have good communication skills and ability to liaise verbally confidently with employees and Management.
* To listen carefully to instructions
* To keep your manager up to date with any work issues that may affect deadlines
Flexibility and Ad-Hoc:
* To be flexible to work on a variety of duties and locations as required.
* To carry out any other task that is reasonable and within your skill set as business needs dictate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
* Able to use Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, Outlook
* Well, organised with acute attention to detail
* A confident and assertive telephone manner
* Able to work with minimum supervision.
* Display a positive “can do” attitude.
* Time management skills are essential.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Ability to self-motivate and use your own initiative.
* Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
* Being polite and courteous