Assistant Finance Manager – Livingston

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Livingston
Salary
Competitive
Posted
26 Mar 2021
Closes
23 Apr 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Assistant Finance Manager

Simply Solutions are an international provider of strategic facility management and workplace maintenance.

We offer fast and effective FM solutions across the UK, Ireland and into Europe focusing on all aspects of reactive maintenance, compliance solutions as well as PMV and project works.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Manager to support the day–to–day financial running of the company and other companies within the Group, providing accurate data at all times and meeting key targets and deadlines.

Duties & responsibilities to include:

* Supporting the Financial Controller in the day–to–day running of the finance department.

* Daily management of invoices including audit of purchase and sales ledger transactions.

* Supplier management – payments, reconciliations and chasing outstanding invoices.

* Debt chasing

* Credit card posting.

* Working closely with the customer relationship team to provide financial support and Operational Reports to clients and suppliers.

* Monthly cash flow projection.

* Customer account reporting (WIP /Accrual).

* Vat Returns for multiple companies.

* PAYE & HMRC returns.

* Taking an active lead in identifying and implementing initiatives, which support the efficient operation of the business.

* Cover for operations activities as and when required.

* Expediting jobs and processing through system.

* Any other duties that the company deems reasonable.

Key target areas

* Supplier Management

* Debt Chasing

* Achieve ledger close and management accounting reporting

* Accurate client reporting

* Accurate auditing of purchase and sales ledger and Icarus database

* Accurate cash flow projections

* Working as part of an efficient team.

* Previous experience within as similar role is essential with duties similar to; debt chasing, purchase and sales ledger, supplier management and reporting.

* The correct candidate should have an ability to demonstrate the following key skills.

Key skills

* Proven record within a Finance Department.

* Attention to detail.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Ability to work within a team environment.

* Commitment to get better both personally and department