Finance Executive

Universal Business Team; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run lighting solutions company in Greater London is seeking a Finance Executive to manage daily finance operations. You will handle tasks such as credit control, monthly reconciliations, and supplier invoice management. The ideal candidate should have experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and be part-qualified or fully qualified in relevant accounting certifications. This role offers a salary between £35,000 to £40,000, plus a profit-related bonus scheme and hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Profit related bonus scheme

Daily lunches and snacks

Recognition platform

Discounts in stores

Monthly employee rewards

Regular working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounting or Finance Executive position.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily finance operations and report to the Finance Manager.
• Ensure timely payment of supplier and credit invoices.
• Perform monthly reconciliation tasks and manage debtor/creditor lists.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Excel

Proactive attitude

Team-focused mindset

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

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- 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 invoices
• 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- 4.30pm
• Open for Hybrid setup