Reporting to the Head of Finance and responsible for a variety of financial and system tasks in support of the Head of Finance and wider team. This role has one direct report – Stock Accountant.
System Management
- Ensure that purchase order data within the Prophet ERP system is maintained and finalised regularly to ensure that the Company’s management information is up to date and accurate.
- Take responsibility to ensure that all parts of the ERP system are correct and as expected. To include all accruals, rebates, cubes and all automated and manual reports and processes.
- Ensure accuracy of Direct produce costs versus estimates and rate cards.
- Business Systems champion to work closely with other teams and 3rd parties to ensure systems are operating optimally for all workflows.
Reporting
- Ensuring the accuracy of all regular and ad hoc reporting.
- Assist in the production of the monthly management accounts.
- Assist in the production of the quarterly sales forecast.
- Assist in the production of the annual budgets.
Sales & Purchase Ledger
- Assist with the governance of both ledgers, ensuring all processes are efficient and meet the requirement of the company.
- Assist in resolution of internal queries and controls.
- Review and re-code General Ledger postings where appropriate in-line with budget and historical expectations.
General
- Provide cover and support to other members of the department as required.
- Ensure continued self-development by communicating effectively with line manager.
Attributes
- Previous experience of managing a finance/stock system or database
- Part qualified accountant
- ERP experience – Prophet preferred
- Good attention for detail
- An analytical and intuitive mind
- Strong excel skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Able to work as part of a small team
- Power BI desirable, but not essential
