Location: Hinckley

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM2022

The Company:
Our client, an established UK supplier are seeking a qualified Assistant Management Accountant to join the team.  You will be working within a fast growing and dynamic business. The business is profitable and expecting a very exciting period of growth. This role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day finance functions and reporting to the Management Accountant. Please note this is a 6-month Contract to start immediately with a view to Perm.

The Role:

• Assist with preparation of the monthly management accounts; P&L, Balance Sheet (including accruals, prepayments)
• Assist with regular review of FOB stock, stock adjustments, PPV and required stock provision.
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Assets register.
• Review and approve all transactions covered by Letters of Credit
• Assist in the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT return.
• Produce quarterly agents commission report.
• Develop and maintain Marketing Fund reporting.
• Assist with SLT and Management reporting as required.
• Preparation of Daily KPI report, departmental KPIs and assist with month end closure.
• Assist with License and Royalty reporting.
• Invoice Finance reconciliation and invoices upload.
• Identifying and driving process improvements in alignment with role
• Checking bills of Exchange before they are settled.
• Daily data run of BOMs from Syspro.
• Daily maintenance of user login data on Syspro to eliminate in – active logins.
• Cover for posting AP invoices – matching invoices with GRN, liaising with merchandising team to resolve queries.
• Review weekly payment run prepared by AP.
• Ensure regular reviews of payments on account, unmatched GRNs.
• Support AP process improvement projects e.g. review / update supplier payment terms, move to 100% paperless process.

Skills Required:

• AAT qualified / ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified
• Prominent level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Satisfactory level of experience in multi-currency Accounts Payable
• Manufacturing / stock / PPV experience will be an advantage.
• Experience of GL, accruals, prepayments, and month end processes
• Ability to resolve queries and problem-solve.
• Strong Excel skills are essential; Pivot Tables; graphs & charts; “Vlookup” & “Hlookup” formulas; conditional formatting.
• Microsoft Word & Outlook knowledge
• ERP System knowledge (Syspro preferred)
• Ability to transfer raw data into meaningful information.
• Desire to learn and get involved in projects and improvements.
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Good people skills and ability to communicate with people of all levels throughout the business.
• Able to work under pressure in a challenging environment and meet deadlines.
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Be self-motivated, have a can-do attitude and hands on approach.