Finance Executive

Universal Business Team; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable family-run business in the automotive lighting sector, located in the UK, is seeking a Finance Executive to manage day-to-day finance operations. Responsibilities include accurate entry of invoices, credit control, and monthly reconciliations. Candidates should have a proven background in finance and proficiency in Excel. The role offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, along with bonuses and additional benefits like daily lunches. Office-based work, Monday-Friday, with relocation planned to new offices.

Benefits

Profit related bonus scheme

Daily lunches and snacks

Recognition platform

Perk scheme including discounts

Monthly employee rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounting or Finance Executive position.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and best practices.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and confident using intermediate functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations.
• Efficient credit control to enable liquidity and support the customer.
• Accurate entry of supplier invoices and management of disputes.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Understanding of accounting principles

Proactive attitude

Team-focused mindset

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Our client is a Reputable, family run business based in Hook, UK. They design and manufacture quality lighting solutions for the automotive industry. As they embark on a journey of growth they are seeing a Finance Executive to join their team. You will report to the Finance Manager and take responsibility for the day to day finance operations.

Please note- this is an office based role, Monday- Friday. They are currently based in Winchester but will have relocated to new, modern offices in the next 3 months.

Responsibilities:

• Efficient credit control to enable liquidity and support the customer
• Accurate entry of supplier invoices and efficient management of supplier disputes.
• Prompt completion of monthly reconciliation tasks
• Short term forecasting and budget management
• Notify the appropriate Manager or Team Leader of any issues.
• Daily entering on NetSuite of the previous days bank transactions.
• Checking the bank daily for pro forma payments
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations
• Use Creditsafe and credit insurance to monitor and proactively manage customer credit limits, adjust accordingly working with the sales team and the customer.
• Entering of purchase invoices and receipts, following up missing copies to support the month closure
• Ensure credit invoices are paid to suppliers on time, and pro forma invoices paid promptly.
• Manage debtor list to ensure all outstanding amounts are collectable.
• Manage creditor list to ensure all amounts due are paid on time, or refunds collected.
• Monthly reconciliation of import VAT balance, including posting of C79 VAT statement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an Accounting or Finance Executive position
• Strong proficiency in Excel and confident using intermediate functions
• Part-qualified or fully qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and best practices
• A proactive attitude with a positive, team-focused mindset

Benefits

• Salary- 35,000- 40,000 plus profit related bonus scheme
• Daily lunches and snacks
• Recognition platform
• Perk scheme including discounts in stores
• Monthly employee rewards
• Monday- Friday 7.30am- 5.00pm