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Our Client is the Group's subsidiary in the UK, and is part of a German owned group with an annual turnover of £600 million. The company operates with a very high level of autonomy. The head office is in North Hertfordshire and there are sites at London, Bristol, Home Counties, Newcastle, Fife, Northern Ireland and Dublin. It is the largest Door Fittings and architectural ironmongery distribution centre in the UK.
The company distributes components sourced from within the group as well as from carefully chosen business partners. Although some of the items are of low individual value, they can be critical in ensuring job completion for the customer. Thus, breadth and appropriateness of product range and efficiency of supply chain management are critical in meeting customers' needs, and our client excels in both these respects. The company stays close to the market, maintains strong relationships with its suppliers, and is acknowledged for its excellent customer service. The warehouse, located in North Hertfordshire is semi- automated. The company's IT systems are based on SAP software and are fully integrated.
The Role
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the principal role will be to manage the Credit Management team and Sales ledgers on a day to day basis for our client, ensuring the following records are maintained on their in-house computer system:
- Client Account credit risk analysis/review
- Produce and maintain accurate and timely month end reports on the group's debtor position together with debt provisions.
- Manage the Control and process of Credit Note requests, ensuring the process is conducted in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with the Group's Internal Authorisation policies
- Ensuring that collection of cash from Clients remain within agreed terms.
The nature of this fast moving environment will result in your work being varied but demanding as deadlines are tight, especially at month end, year end and during budget preparation.
A high degree of communication skill for both Internal and External clients will play an equal part in this role, together with managing a team of 5 and an increasing requirement to review current internal operating procedures, leading to improve the Group's Credit Management facilities.
The Person
We are looking for someone who is well organised, who has and demonstrates the ability to manage a team and who can work to strict deadlines and operational procedures. Someone who has the ability to work on their own initiative and within a team structure. You should also have experience of working in a multi-site environment.
We need someone who has an enquiring mind, who asks why? And is always forward thinking and proactive, both within the department and as an overall company. You must have a positive approach, and be a good communicator.
Experience
You will be an experienced Accounts person, with at least 3-5 years experience in a similar role. Ideally you will have experience in Credit Management and or be studying towards/I.C.M part qualified. You will have had exposure to general all-round financial work together with hands on Credit Control Ledger Work. Experience of SAP, Advanced IT literacy and good spreadsheet skills is essential.
The Package
The package offered will be competitive with candidates' existing remuneration, subject to qualifications and experience and will comprise:
- Competitive base salary
- Company pension & Life Assurance Scheme
- Private healthcare – free on a Single basis
- 20 days holiday, rising with service to 25 days
To take advantage of this fantastic opportunity simply apply via the button show including your current salary details.
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