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Finance Officer

CLEANUX CHEMICALS LTD
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Waltham Abbey, Essex EN92EW, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A detergent manufacturing company is seeking a Finance Officer to lead their Accounts Department amid rapid growth.
  • The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of financial principles and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include managing purchase ledger, credit control, finance reporting, payroll processing, and bookkeeping activities.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per year.
  • This position presents an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team in a dynamic environment.
Job description

We are a detergent manufacturing company that is going through rapid growth in our product portfolio and are looking for a Finance Officer to head up our Accounts Dept. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who possesses a strong understanding of financial principles.

What you will be doing

Purchase Ledger:

  • Responsible for purchase ledger
  • Supplier payment runs seeking invoice approval where necessary
  • Monitor and reconcile supplier accounts on a regular basis
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Petty cash reconciliation
  • Credit card expenses
  • Resolve internal and external financial queries
  • Generate reports detailing accounts payables status

Credit Control:

  • Proactively follow up on overdue debts within established guidelines.
  • Resolve account enquiries and ensure accurate allocation of received payments.
  • Issue correct invoices where discrepancies are found.
  • Manage cash allocations from various sources.
  • Respond to enquiries from customers, suppliers and other third parties.
  • Proactively contact relevant parties to follow up on unpaid balances.
  • Investigate discrepancies and denials, taking necessary steps for resolution.
  • Monitor contested accounts and implement solutions to resolve disputes.

Finance Reporting:

  • Prepare monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets.
  • Liaise with external accountants to help prepare annual accounts.

Oversee Payroll / New Staff Enrolling:

  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, using the company Payroll Software.
  • Monitor and maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Process new hires, terminations, and changes in employee information.

Oversee Bookkeeping Activities:

  • Ensure accurate and complete financial records are maintained in compliance with UK accounting standards.
  • Monitor and review financial transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Maintain a systematic and organised filing system for financial documents.
  • Quarterly VAT Return and Filing.
  • Review financial statements showing business income and expenditure.

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