Accounts & Procurement Manager

FRS are recruiting an Accounts / Procurement/ Billing Manager for a world leading freight / audit business based in South Birmingham.

Suitable candidates will be experienced working for a global business ideally within the Freight / Logistics / FMCG sector and be an all-rounded Finance professional who has solid exposure to Procurement. This role will encompass both of sides of the business whilst being the go-to for 2-3 staff member within the Finance department.

This is an excellent opportunity with the prospects of career development with the chance to work with a global leader. Interviews are happening right away with 1st stage interviews taking place via Teams.

Duties To Include

• Ensure credit terms issued to clients are being complied with and when not complied with, determine why and work with client managers to expedite payment
• On winning new business, contribute to sales team regarding credit terms
• Ensure maximum use of credit terms afforded by suppliers are exploited, and where possible, longer to maximise cash availability to business development
• Build a proper structure within the finance department to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with other departments to support cross-functional initiatives
• Work as part of a joint team with the HR Director
• Implement a Purchase Order (PO) system for the UK to control unauthorised spending
• Review current bank offering compared to market rates
• Ensure surplus cash is being utilised fully e.g. investment into interest bearing accounts
• Full review of VAT treatment of expenses and billing
• Liaison with VAT Partner contact at law firm for a formal review if necessary
• Contribute to the development of the automation/semi-automation of the billing process, driven by project managers as opposed to finance department led process
• A full review and benchmarking of all existing supplier contracts
• Discussion with existing suppliers to ensure preferential rates obtained
• Initiate a procurement process for seeking and appointing new suppliers
• Identify a suitable property managing agent to look after the day-to-day of the properties

The salary is negotiable based on experience but somewhere in the region of between £45-55k but fully flexible for those with excellent careers / industry knowledge.