At NCR Public Sector Finance, we deliver a thorough and professional service in the recruitment of Finance professionals to Public Sector and Not for Profit organisations across the UK.
Key duties:
1. To produce timely and reliable monthly management information reports.
2. To assist with preparation and review of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
3. To investigate variances to budget and forecasts and provide analysis of differences.
4. To carry out regular gross margin reviews -investigate and report on all major variances.
5. To produce and maintain weekly sales report and reserve schedules.
6. To Produce monthly reconciliation of all EFA Workshare accounts.
7. To produce monthly detail report of all overhead allocations.
8. To calculate and maintain warranty provision required.
9. To liaise with internal and external auditors as appropriate.
10.To prepare and post various Magnitude schedules.
11. Prepare general ad hoc analyses as requested by Financial Controller.
Essential Skills:
Job Related Experience/Skills:
Qualified / passed finalist professional accountant.
Able to understand and explain complex accounting issues to all levels within the business including non-finance professionals.
Prior knowledge of business planning activity and the production of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
Have experience of dealing with external and internal auditors and preparing any required analyses.
Business Skills
Must have good knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly Excel and have the ability to understand and create more complicated spreadsheets (use of formula and macros).
The requirement for Manufacturing and engineering development activities gives rise to a reasonable level of complexity. The job holder needs to have the ability and experience to take non-financial information and convert it into a financial analysis to allow correct assessment of the current status of the business.
Personal Skills
Must have the confidence to liaise with all levels within the business.
Must be a good timekeeper.
Must understand the importance of meeting required deadlines and producing accurate results.
The individual needs to have experience of working within a team environment and preparing and explaining financial information for financial and non financial managers.
Business Awareness
Must be aware of the importance of providing high quality information and be able to communicate effectively when faced with problems/queries.
Uses their imitative to ensure they are aware of the current key areas of focus within the business and provides proactive support in these areas.
Qualifications and Experience
Substantial experience working in an accounts department.
And
Professional accountant qualification, CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
Other
Ideally prepared to work extra hours when required to achieve deadlines.
The job holder plans and arranges own workload on a day to day basis and is required to work with minimum supervision.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Principal Accountabilities
" To effectively manage the European Distribution budgets and ensure that financial reporting is timely, accurate and reliable, agreeing Hull Distribution KPIs and progressing sign-off with the VP Global Supply Chain.
" To develop and maintain cross-functional working relationships to facilitate the delivery of the Global Operations Business Plan, which will include;
" Reporting and monitoring Purchase Price Variance worldwide for procurement teams.
" Attendance and monitoring Integrated Business Planning Process.
" Procurement and Logistics project support.
" Process and Performance Measurement for the Distribution metrics.
" To set-up and maintain a Management Information System, which incorporates business plan modelling and performance tracking and monitoring for the global distribution business.
" To develop and maintain strong working relationships with;
" US Distribution Finance team to provide global Distribution reporting.
" Hull & China site teams to encourage cross working across the Operations finance teams.
" Central Finance for monthly GBU reporting.
" Cover and assistance to the Finance Manager, Supply Operations for consolidated Global Operations month end financial reporting.
" Maintain a high standard of financial controls by having accountability for the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet review process within the Hull Distribution reporting unit, and ensuring compliance with the group finance manual and approved accounting standards.
" To drive accounting process & systems improvements to maintain high class systems.
" Responsible for the reviewing and reporting of the PPV, Other Cost of Sales & Variances incurred in the Distribution units.
" Responsibility for Hull Distribution's standards cost and product information.
" Involvement in Hull Distribution and other GBU projects as defined by the Finance Manager, Supply Operations.
" Ensure monthly and quarterly Hyperion Management Reporting System data is input to strict reporting.
" Manage the year-end process for the Hull Distribution reporting unit and actively manage the external and internal audits.
" To manage compliance with all aspects for the Distribution unit in terms of design effectiveness, operation of controls and correction of deficiencies.
" Motivate and lead indirect reports to ensure they work effectively, meet objectives, and develop professionally, so as to support the business, through performance management, calibration, resource review and planning, capability, disciplinary, training and development to meet the needs of the business.
" To perform all activities in compliance with relevant GMP and Quality Systems standards and specifically with FDA Quality System Regulation and EN46000.
" To apply high standards of occupational Health & Safety in the workplace to comply with company policy and procedures.
Job Context / Key Challenges
The Supply Operations Finance department controls and provides all of the management and accounting information to Hull Distribution. The Supply Operations Accountant is an integral part of the Supply Operations Finance team and contributes towards the operational process achieving its overall objectives. In particular the Supply Operations Accountant supports the Finance Manager, Supply Operations with all issues relating to Distribution units.
Knowledge and Experience
This role requires a professionally qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), ideally with a minimum of one years post qualified experience preferably within a large manufacturing organisation. In addition the role requires the following broader experience and behaviours:
1. Excellent understanding of world class management accounting techniques and demonstrated track record in their implementation.
2. Strong leadership style, with the presence and ability to influence across functional boundaries and to gain respect and credibility at all levels in the organisation.
3. Passionate about performance improvement with a driven style characterised by high energy and the ability to energise others with his/her enthusiasm.
4. Comfortable with challenging others and being challenged and highly capable of establishing collaborative relationships in environments of conflict.
5. Highly persuasive.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Educated to Degree Standard or equivalent.
Recognised accountancy qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
Experience of accountancy in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
Experience of supervising others.
Excellent team player.
Resolves issues by working with customers appropriately.
Gathers relevant facts through research by asking questions.
Generates broad range of options before making a judgment.
Keen awareness of time pressures.
Manages priorities well.
Ensures all activities are completed to deadline.
Aware of the impact on others time.
Manages team to deadlines.
Comes forward with new ideas for continuous improvement.
Anticipates change and prepares for it.
Accepts ownership of change.
Experience with Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Driving License.
Comfortable working overseas as required (e.g. China, India).
SAP experience is desirable.
Self motivated.
Ability to work to and lead team to meet deadlines.
Attention to detail & work to a high degree of accuracy.
Remains calm under pressure.
Good at conflict resolution.
Clear communicator.
Occasional travel UK, Europe, US and Asia.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Key duties:
1. Produce sales invoices and send to customers.
2. Production of manual invoices/credit notes and maintenance of computer records.
3. Preparation of supplier payment schedules.
4. Posting of cash receipts/payments and miscellaneous transactions to the sales / purchase ledgers.
5. Prepare and send customer statements/supplier payment advices in a timely fashion.
6. Filing of sales/purchase ledger documents.
7. Ensure all deliveries are invoiced appropriately and minimise overdue debt.
8. Produce monthly cash collection forecasts and analysis of unbilled debt.
9. Prepare month-end journals and reconciliations as appropriate.
10. Manage and maintain company cash advance process.
11. Assistance to other members of the Finance team as directed by the Financial Accountant.
Person Specification
Essential
• Previous relevant experience of inputting data with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of integrated accounting ledgers.
• Experienced in the use of MS Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of credit control procedures.
• Experience of MAX ERP system.
Business Skills
• Understands the importance of meeting deadlines and can demonstrate the ability to meet them on a consistent basis.
• Focussed on the need to satisfy both internal and external customers.
Personal Skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills and able to communicate effectively by telephone.
• Able to work as an effective team member.
• Able to produce consistently accurate results.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative.
• Keen to learn and develop.
Business Awareness
• Aware of the importance of maintaining accurate data and achievement of deadlines.
Awareness of the manufacturing industry.
Qualifications and Experience
• Previous experience of managing sales and purchase ledger activities.
• GCSE pass in English and Mathematics or equivalentEither studying for or AAT qualified.
• Prepared to work additional hours as required to meet business needs.
• Current driving licence.
Desirable
• Knowledge of MoD credit control procedures.
• Experience of MAX ERP system.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Key Duties:
1. Carry out purchase invoice activities including:
• matching purchase invoices with goods-in documentation and purchase orders;
• obtaining authorisation signatures for service invoices;
• posting approved invoices to purchase ledger;
• preparing and posting month-end accruals.
2. Resolve problems arising from the above activity or refer them to appropriate person.
3. Reconciliation of purchase ledger balances to supplier statements and resolve all differences, including contact with supplier where necessary.
4. Assist, when required, with labour booking and costing activities; for example to provide holiday cover.
Job Related Experience
• Previous relevant experience of inputting data with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.
• Previous relevant experience of purchase invoice clearance procedures.
• Previous relevant experience of supplier statement reconciliation.
Business Skills
• Able to use Excel spreadsheets
• Able to meet deadlines
• Good inter-departmental communication
Personal Skills
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work as part of a team
• Numerate
• Eager to learn and develop
Qualifications and Experience
• Previous relevant experience of office work including using spreadsheets and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
Other
• Current driving licence.
• Prepared to work additional hours as required to meet business needs.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
