Job Description

Key role objective

The post holder will assist with the accurate and timely production of group financial reporting, maintain strong financial controls, and help to effectively manage the group's treasury function, including cash flow, funding, liquidity, and risk management, thereby supporting strategic decision-making and safeguarding the organisation's financial stability.

Key areas of responsibility

Group Accounting & Reporting

Prepare and present the monthly sales ledger, ensuring all revenue and receivables are accurately recorded and reconciled. Assist in the preparation of Company Management Accounts and reconciliation of Group Management Accounts. Assist with Balance Sheet review of all Group companies and reconciliation of control accounts. Analyse overheads and support cost control across all Group companies. Maintain the Company fixed asset register. Process Group Plant Hire invoices, journals, and queries. Deliver timely and accurate reports to the Board and stakeholders, highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities.

Treasury & Cash Management

Maintain a daily record of bank balances across all Group accounts to monitor liquidity and working capital. Manage cash pooling arrangements to maximise efficiency in the use of funds, reduce idle balances, and minimise borrowing costs. Prepare short and long-term rolling cash flow forecasts to support business planning and investment decisions. Monitor financial risks, including liquidity, currency, and credit exposure; evaluate the creditworthiness of customers and suppliers. Assist with maintaining strong relationships with local and international banks and financial institutions; negotiate favourable terms for services, loans, and credit lines.

Compliance, Controls & Governance

Oversee and enforce adherence to the Group's accounting and financial policies, including the Strategic Asset Policy and CapEx approval processes. Undertake periodic internal control reviews to ensure financial integrity and compliance with internal controls, reporting findings with recommendations for corrective action. Help ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and other statutory requirements across the Group. Support the preparation of statutory financial statements for the Company and group entities and coordinate with external auditors. Assist in the annual review and monitoring of Group insurances.

Business Support & Strategic Projects

Provide financial analysis and modelling to support major investments, acquisitions, or disposals, ensuring alignment with treasury and funding capacity. Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting tools, and treasury processes. Liaise with auditors, banks, insurers, regulators, and other external parties as required. Support the CFO and Board with ad hoc strategic projects, financial modelling, and scenario planning.

Qualifications and Experience

At least five years of experience in finance, with exposure to both group accounting and treasury responsibilities Degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline Finalist or full qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent Strong knowledge of group reporting, consolidations and management accounts Practical experience in cash flow forecasting and treasury operations Advanced Excel skills are essential, and knowledge of Sage is helpful Experience liaising with auditors, banks and senior stakeholders

Personal Attributes and Skills

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills - the ability to communicate effectively with all employees is an essential requirement Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused with a positive attitude Organised, efficient, and able to act on own initiative Ability to prioritise and plan workload and work to deadlines Willingness to work in a small team Flexible approach to hours to ensure deadlines are met

Working Conditions

The role is head office-based. Hours are 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with one hour unpaid lunch break each day. Study package available for Finalists (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Benefits:

Pension:

Automatically enrolled into the WJ Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Contributions are made at 5% for both employee (minimum) and employer (maximum).

Private Healthcare:

At six months of service, Automatically enrolled into Westfield Health Cash Plan for Specialist Consultations & Diagnostics, Scanning Service (MRI, CT & PET Scans), Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments (Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and Osteopathy)

Profit Related Bonus:

A profit related annual bonus will be payable in December if WJ meets its profit targets

Group Life Insurance:

Automatically included in the WJ Death in Service Group Insurance at 3 times salary after 6-month probation period

Gym Membership:

Exclusive, discounted access to thousands of gyms, pools and spas with just one pass via our fitness partner, Hussle
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Do you have at least five years of experience in finance, with exposure to both group accounting and treasury responsibilities? Do you have a full UK driving licence and drive your own vehicle? (Please give "Yes" only if you have a full UK driving licence) Are you on a Graduate or Student Visa? Do you have a strong knowledge of group reporting, consolidations and management accounts? Do you have advanced Excel skills? Do you have permanent right to work in the UK? Do you have a degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline? Do you have experience dealing with staff from Multi-locations? Are you a Finalist or have full qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent? Do you have practical experience in cash flow forecasting and treasury operations? Do you have experience liaising with auditors, banks and senior stakeholders? Are you at a commutable distance to our office in Kings Langley?
Work Location: In person