Overview
Reference: AMT
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000/annum
Job Location: United Kingdom -- England -- West Midlands -- Warwickshire -- Leamington Spa
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26 February 2025
Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a profitable SME in Leamington Spa.
* Benefits - Salary £28 -£32K depending on experience.
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
* Company Pension
* Medical insurance after qualifying period.
* Profit related bonus after qualifying period.
Hours: Mon-Fri - 9.00-17.00 with a 30 minute lunch break. The position is office based.
Duties: To include the following, all with the same priority and importance:
* To familiarise self with all aspects of the finance department and company procedures ensuring that these are followed.
* To support the Finance Director in the day to day running of the Finance Office and to manage in her absence.
* Familiarisation with Xero accounts.
* Coding and data input of purchase and sales invoices in Sage/Xero and subsequent filing.
* Set up supplier's payments via BACS on the Nat West bank software.
* Process credit card transactions on TYL software.
* Recording and data input of Petty Cash transactions on spreadsheet and Sage.
* Recording and data input of Credit card transactions on spreadsheet and Sage.
* Manage debtors by building strong working relationships to ensure effective and timely collection of debts by ensuring clients pay within their agreed payment terms.
* Credit Control maintaining contact with clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment.
* Update spreadsheets of money due in giving a weekly/monthly forecast.
* Assist Finance Director with producing annual Budgets and cash flow forecasts.
* Dealing with new accounts ensuring credit references are obtained.
* Negotiating repayment plans and an agreed credit limit with the Finance Director and/or Credit Insurance Company.
* Resolving account queries internally and externally to a satisfactory conclusion.
* Posting and allocating daily receipts to Sage/Xero and monthly sales sheet also, raising an invoice if paid on application.
* Establishing and applying for retention release on practical completion and again on receiving making good defects completion from client.
* Liaising with the Finance Director producing Final Account statements.
* Assist Finance Director with recording and maintaining prepayments, accruals, depreciation, payroll, deferred income and other journals relating to the management accounts.
* Assist the Finance Director in producing monthly/quarterly Management Accounts for Board meetings.
* Work with Contracts department and Finance Director to produce reports relating to cost analysis.
* Promote a professional image when communicating with clients and suppliers.
* Demonstrate a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail in the interest of the company.
* Carry out all reasonable administrative duties related to the Finance Department including filing and archiving.
* Carry out all reasonable requests by peers to support company objectives.
* Share within the office the answering of the telephone.
Personal qualities:
* Smart and professional appearance.
* Highly motivated, enthusiastic and attention to detail.
* Analytical with a good understanding and enjoyment of Maths.
* Good time management skills.
* Ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently.
* Good communication skills both written and verbal.
* Adept at using Microsoft Word and Excel packages.
* Ability to work on own initiative but understand level of responsibility within a team.
* 'Can do' attitude.
* Experience of Xero is highly preferable although training can be given.
Qualifications:
* GCSE English, Maths to grade C and above.
* Previous accounts experience preferable.
* Previous Construction Industry experience preferable.
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