Head Of Finance jobs in United Kingdom

Are you a Finance Assistant or have you worked in an office-based role for at least 2 years and looking for a part-time role? Are you eager to learn with a keen eye for detail? If so, we want to hear from you. Although relevant accounts experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.

Location: Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7. Contract: Part Time, Permanent 22.5 to 30 hours per week, Mon to Friday. Salary: Competitive Salary of £25,000 - £28,000 (FTE) dependant on experience.

• Company bonus scheme
• Long service scheme
• Up to 10 paid medical appointments per year
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including perks and discounts
• Enhanced leave such as compassionate leave & jury service
• Company pension scheme
• Secure free onsite parking
• Free staff WIFI
• Free refreshments at breaks
• Staff discounts on gifts we manufacture
• Workers committee representation
• Access to a trained Mental Health First Aider
• Company events, casual dress and more

Annual holiday entitlement is 30 days including bank holidays (additional in line with long service scheme). An annual factory shutdown at Christmas accounts for 3-4 days of annual holiday entitlement.

A leading & innovative British trade manufacturer of a wide range of corporate & promotional merchandise & beautiful gifts. They design, manufacture, print & finish all of the products they sell on site, with many unique products made from sustainable materials. Based in rural Herefordshire they employ 60 people at their factory in a team that has won many industry awards for their products and services.

Sustainability is at the core of what they do; they are Charter Members of the trade association (the BPMA) with ISO9001 Quality & ISO14001 Environmental certification. They are also Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) registered, members of Made in Britain, corporate supporters of The Woodland Trust & Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. They are also partnered with Ecologi & charitable supporters of The Hope Centre in Bromyard. The company believes in & prides itself in rewarding honesty, hard work, efficiency & creativity.

They are open and inclusive. Different points of view are not only welcomed but encouraged & celebrated.

To assist the Company Accountant in day-to-day finance and accounts administration tasks. Whilst previous accounts experience is desirable, it is not essential. Full training will be provided. The most important qualities we are looking for are a positive attitude, strong aptitude for learning, enthusiasm for developing within the role, and the ability to support the Company Accountant effectively.

• Process invoices
• Manage finance inboxes and supplier queries
• Dealing with customers queries on invoices via email & telephone
• Processing credit card payments
• Checking supplier statements to SAGE
• Regular updating of information to both SAGE & our bespoke CRM
• Answering the phone & transferring calls where relevant
• Other general administration duties as required to support the accounts/sales departments
• Data entry

The Finance Assistant should be:

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn
• Naturally good with numbers and able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Calm and confident with an excellent telephone manner, comfortable dealing with both internal colleagues and external customers
• Trustworthy, reliable, and discreet when handling confidential information
• Well organised, with the ability to manage priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• At least 2 years in an office-based role
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Very good IT and computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets
• Ability to prioritise workload and complete accurate data entry

Desirable (but not essential – training will be provided):

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Sage accounting software
• Some prior bookkeeping or finance-related experience

Essential:

• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above

Desirable (but not essential – training can be provided):

• AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or equivalent
• Certificate in Bookkeeping
• Payroll experience

Desirable:

• Driving license due to location

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.