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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. 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. 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 transaction 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 and 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 your 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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