Finance Administrator

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Smlouva na dobu určitou - plný úvazek

Location: Spojené království - Sheffield

Reporting To: Denise Neville

Description

The candidate will join the Billing and Metering team at the Advanced Manufacturing Park, Sheffield, managing residential utility bills and providing key support in account management. The role encompasses handling account reconciliations, managing both sales and purchase ledgers, as well as overseeing debt chasing. Additionally, they will manage 40 client bank accounts, ensure timely processing of billing information, and participate in management financial meetings.

Key Deliverables:

- Ensure all invoices are posted on Navision before month end.

- Action all month-end processes within the first few days of the following month.

- Complete debt chasing for clients in a timely manner, fulfilling contractual obligations.

- Promptly process all supplier and invoice payments on Navision/bank.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure all data entry is current and accurate, leading to error-free financial records and efficient reporting.

- Produce reports for the General Manager, providing insights for review and discussion, aiding informed decision-making.

- Support and train the accounts administrator, contributing to continuous staff development and improved team performance.

- Process invoices and customer payments promptly, maintaining smooth financial operations.

- Keep bank and client reconciliations up-to-date, ensuring accuracy in financial records.

- Complete financial accounting tasks as requested by Taconova AG, ensuring compliance with internal requirements.

- Deliver regular reports to management, providing clear financial overviews when needed.

- Carry out month/year-end procedures accurately and on time, ensuring timely financial closures.

- Settle all HMRC demands promptly, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

- Perform journals and accounting adjustments to maintain accurate financial statements.

- Work with external accounting firms to prepare statutory accounts and support year-end audits, ensuring regulatory compliance.

- Manage payroll processes and implement any required changes, ensuring timely and accurate payments to staff.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education

- Education: AAT Level 4 qualification minimum.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in financial and management accounting, with a focus on preparing management accounts, managing budgets, and handling full balance sheet reconciliations.
- Certifications/Licenses: Preferred qualified member of an accountancy body.

Areas of Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of Sage 50, capable of processing transactions and generating management reports.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Thorough understanding of UK taxation, including VAT returns.
- Experience with bank reconciliations and managing both purchase and sales ledgers.
- Strong ability to produce short-term cash forecasts and manage stock accounting.

Behavioral Expectations:
- Methodical and highly accurate, with a strong attention to detail.
- Unflappable under pressure and able to meet deadlines consistently.
- Strong communication skills, particularly when discussing financial matters with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Organised and capable of tracking ongoing financial transactions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of both ledgers.
- Comfortable managing debt chasing and addressing payment delays with suppliers.

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