Finance Officer

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.