Finance Controller
Portsmouth
Job Title: Finance Controller
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm
Salary: £25k - £27k depending on experience
CCR are seeking an Accounts professional to join a fast-growing IT support company with a portfolio of large blue-chip clients. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining financial control within a dynamic and vibrant workspace. The role will involve keeping accurate records of the company’s order book and accounts aiding the Management Team to make effective strategic decisions about the company’s growth and direction.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance of the Company’s Sales and Purchase Ledgers
Maintenance of the Company’s Sales Order daybook.
Providing an effective Credit Control function
Providing necessary reconciliations (e.g. bank/credit card) and payment run information
Provide prompt and accurate client invoices and deal with incoming AR/AP queries
Maintain the Company’s ISO Standard Operating Procedures for Accounts and ensure compliance
An Accountancy qualification (ACCA Level 3 or higher) would be a distinct advantage.
Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts Professional essential
Excel knowledge to an intermediate level would be an advantage
Previous experience of working with a factoring company would be advantageous.
Ability to think strategically and be proactive when spotting potential problems
Experience of communicating clearly, with the ability to adapt your communication style for different groups
The ability to use MS Office and other relevant IT systems as appropriate for the role.
Significant experience of managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple complex issues and tasks in a changing environment with tight deadlines
Understands sound business practice and when to involve senior management in issues.
Takes responsibility for delivering on actions, achieving high-standards, and learning from mistakes
Thinks proactively anticipates issues and develops plans to eliminate them.
Works with others outside their own department in a collaborative, understanding, and engaging way.
Champions our clients and suppliers giving them a voice in our organization.