Ledger Controller

Michael Page; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Greater Manchester seeks a Ledger Controller to manage financial data and provide support across various divisions. The role involves process improvements, financial reporting, and collaboration with teams to enhance outcomes. Candidates must have strong Excel skills and a background in finance management, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

Career progression opportunities

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role required.
• Strong Excel skills essential.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase data coding and entry.
• Support finance team with HMRC returns and reconciliations.
• Oversee credit control and cash flow reporting.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Excel

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join an industry leading business based in Stretford as Ledger Controller. This role will offer a salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.

Client Details

Michael Page are working with a business who are currently going through a period of continued growth. You would be joining at what is a really exciting time for the business as they put a new group structure in place to support future growth plans.

Description

Ledger Controller duties include:

• Managing all sales and purchase data coding and entry.
• Be a point of contact and provide day to day finance support to the business.
• Embrace and implement process improvements for multiple divisions/entities.
• Support the Finance team with:
• HMRC returns (VAT, CIS, P11ds etc)
• Banking and Treasury Management
• Preparation of Bank and control account Reconciliations
• Management of Credit Control including review of Aged Debt and Cash Flow Reporting
• Purchase ledger invoice and payments processing.
• Collaborate with business units to optimise financial outcomes and drive accountability
• Working with and guiding a small team to develop processes and improve reporting accuracy
• Enhance financial planning systems and tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy

Profile

The candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a similar role
• Existing knowledge of Sage 200 - Desirable
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive continuous improvements
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and levels of accuracy

Job Offer

This role will offer a salary up to £35,000 depending on experience plus a benefits package including flexible/hybrid working options, career progression opportunities, 25 days annual leave, free on-site parking, company pension scheme, ongoing training and development + more!