Job Description

About the Role:

To provide day-to-day assistance to the Head of Finance including the management of and support for the Finance Team. Being the main point of contact within the Finance Department in the absence of the Head of Finance.

To ensure all relevant postings are made within the Accounting System, culminating in the production of the monthly Management accounts in line with the reporting timetable. This includes the production of a Balance Sheet reconciliation file ensuring all accounts are fully reconciled. This role liaises closely with all other members of finance including Purchase Ledger Clerks, Credit Controller, and other department members.

Key Accountabilities:

To be the main point of contact in the absence of the Head of Finance. To provide payment authorisation for all Group companies (LWS only in the absence of the Head of Finance). To purchase currency in the absence of the Head of Finance. To process payroll on a monthly basis for the Langley group of companies. To assist with the reconciliation of stock on a monthly basis. To ensure that all month-end journals are done correctly and posted within the Accounting System. To ensure the Management account pack is prepared accurately and on time and reflects the Accounting System. To provide support for the monthly statutory submissions of the training business. To produce a full 'working papers' file with full backup, ensuring all Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled. To ensure all intercompany balances agree at month end. To assist with the annual budget process. To support the Head of Finance with Annual audit information provision and assistance with auditor's sample testing. To support the Head of Finance with Annual tasks such as P11d production. To produce monthly analysis i.e., sales/product/profit and supplier analysis.

Qualifications:

GCSE Grade C and above or equivalent in Maths and English Accounting qualification desirable or currently studying towards CIMA/ACCA Proficient IT understanding

Knowledge and Experience:

Relevant experience in an office environment or similar where relationship management is paramount An understanding of business requirements Working to deadlines Excellent communication with a variety of people, working with all levels of our business Experience of budget setting, monitoring and control Experience of implementing and maintaining quality systems Experience of developing and implementing strategies to meet business needs Understanding the fundamentals accounts production, and preparation to Trial Balance stage Knowledge of the regulatory framework Understanding of stock principles and the movement of goods Understanding of Microsoft Business Central (desirable)

Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop systems and processes to manage and deliver required objectives Ability to contribute to, monitor and control budgets Able to effectively manage resources to achieve business objectives High-level analytical skills with an ability to deliver creative solutions Ability to build relationships; communicate and negotiate effectively, work under pressure, multi-task and maintain a high level of attention to detail Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Daventry

Application deadline: 23/05/2025
Reference ID: 1023