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Job Summary/Purpose
To assist the Finance Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the Finance Department functions. Provide other internal departments and the finance team with timely and accurate information throughout the monthly finance reporting cycle.
Primary Responsibilities
Sales Ledger
*Weekly sales reporting to the business unit and finance team
*General maintenance of the house sales ledger
*Plot balance report review
*Completion statement review/postings
*Assist with house sales budget process
*Ad hoc sales reporting
Payroll
*Process weekly payroll information accurately and timely
*Provide support to weekly paid employees and resolve queries promptly
*Assist with other areas of payroll input and payroll reporting where required
Purchase Ledger
*Process supplier invoices accurately and timely
*Proactively resolve any invoice discrepancies with the appropriate business unit function or supplier
*Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve queries promptly
*Prepare and issue weekly purchase ledger reports
*Assist with other areas of purchase ledger where required
Monthly Reporting
*Assist the Finance Manager and Management Accountant with monthly reporting to the finance team
*Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
*General ledger journal preparation and input to accounting software
*Preparation of monthly reports - customer options, PX, other ad hoc reports when required
*Assist with cash book reporting and bank reconciliations
*Assist with subcontract ledger maintenance and payment runs
*Assist with annual budget reporting cycle
*Provide holiday cover within the department as required
*Assist with the completion of any other finance requests as required by the Finance Manager
Requirements
*AAT Qualified or equivalent; strong bookkeeping skills essential
*Previous experience of working in a busy finance department
*Previous experience of preparing financial reports and reconciliation work
*Experience of working with multiple ledgers, including general ledger, purchase ledger, sales, and payroll
*Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
*Ability to work under pressure and adhere to set deadlines
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