Join Our Team at Karsten UK LTD We're a fast-growing fruit packing company dedicated to delivering the freshest produce to markets. Our team plays a key role in making sure every piece of fruit is handled with care and packed to the highest standards. If you're reliable, hardworking, and ready to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you Responsibilities Finance & Administration – Company & subsidiaries Debtors Ensure all produce sales orders are invoiced to customers accurately and in a timely fashion Ensure all service provision functions are invoiced accurately and in a timely fashion Ensure statements are sent to customers Management of aged debtors control function Creditors Ensure all creditor invoices are accurately captured on system & processed for payment in a timely fashion Sign off BACS payment runs Ensure remittance advices are sent to suppliers Grower returns Ensure all grower returns are prepared accurately & meet customer deadline expectations Resolve queries regarding grower returns Bank Accounts and Cash Management Process individual and BACS payments on the bank system for authorisation Perform daily bank and cash reconciliations and ensure that discrepancies are dealt with cleared daily Maintain relationship with Banking Relationship Support Manager Support Head of Finance with the following Ensure all transactions necessary for month end is captured according to Group deadlines Prepare monthly profit & loss, balance sheet, trial balance, profit & loss forecast, aged debtors & aged creditors Submit monthly reports to Group for consolidation according to deadline schedule Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns to HMRC / relevant VAT authorities Monthly Intrastat submissions to HMRC / relevant authorities Prepare annual financial statements for filing at Companies House Prepare annual audit file. Prepare and file the annual P11d’s. Prepare annual budget with input from team members Control of spending in line with budgets Monthly update of forecast to Group with comments Cash flow forecasting to Group Design and recommend internal financial controls Ensure adherence to internal financial controls Day to day management of the Finance team. Ensure accuracy of financial reports prepared by finance team Ensure reports are prepared by finance team in a timely manner Maintain strong communication processes to ensure smooth and efficient flow of accurate information. Review performance of staff members Mentor finance team Key competencies: AAT Qualified or working towards (desirable). VAT submissions and compliance – UK & Europe. Knowledge of Prophet (desirable) or knowledge of similar ERP system. Invoicing. Bank reconciliations. Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to communicate at all levels Discreet and sensitive to confidential information Excellent organisational skills Team player with ability to work autonomously Adaptable Advanced IT skills Strong analysis skills Respect, openness and integrity Full knowledge of accounting principles Strong relationship building and management skills Accurate & efficient Working days and hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm Based at our Commercial Office in Kings Bromley