Job Description

BUSINESS:

R&G Fluid Power Group Ltd.

REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE):

Group AP/AR Finance Manager

BASE LOCATION(S):

Preston

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The R&G Fluid Power Group of UK based businesses offers unrivalled expertise, experience and product knowledge of fluid power products and systems for businesses.

Our teams are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, backed up by and supported by probably the largest stock-holding of fluid power products in the UK, meaning we can offer solutions and support where no others can.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Accounts Assistant will cover Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Banking.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Finance Assistant will report to the Group Finance Manager and will work closely with the Finance Assistants and the wider Accounts Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

All aspects of sales and purchase ledger. Credit Control. Banking. Liaising with our sales team regarding overdue debtors and outstanding queries. Production and distribution of sales invoices. Posting daily cash. Weekly bank reconciliations. Processing employee expense claims and processing credit cards. Matching and coding of purchase invoices. Payment runs. Monthly supplier statement reconciliation. Ensure that all activity meets the Group's policies and controls. Cover sickness and leave for the team on an ad hoc basis when required. General accounts administration and office duties.

JOB DIMENSIONS / SCOPE

Group Accounts support role.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Experience in sales and purchase ledger. AAT Level 2 qualification is desirable but not essential. Good general IT skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

RELATING TO PEOPLE INTERNALLY

Working closely with the wider Accounts team. Liaising with businesses within the Group. Reporting to the Divisional Finance Directors.

RELATING TO PEOPLE EXTERNALLY

Liaising with customers, clients and suppliers across the group.

KEY COMPETENCIES / CAPABILITIES

An organised and accurate approach. The ability to work to deadlines in a busy office environment. Enthusiastic and open minded to new procedures and systems. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as individually using initiative.
R&G Fluid Power is proud to be an inclusive employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner, status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

You must be able to prove your right to work in the UK.

Health & Safety

The Group regards the management of health and safety as an integral part of a successful business. It is our policy that all activities and work will be carried out in a safe manner, and we will ensure the health, safety and welfare of our staff and others who may be affected by our operations. Compliance with current health and safety legislation is therefore regarded as the absolute minimum standard acceptable.

Management, employees, and business partners throughout the Group have a responsibility to read the Health and Safety policy and familiarise themselves with its provisions. All staff, contractors and visitors are required to cooperate with the Group and colleagues in implementing the policy and shall ensure that their activities are without risk to themselves, and others as far as is reasonably practicable.

The Group will provide appropriate training and make available competent health and safety advice together with adequate resources including time and money to ensure our legal obligations are met. Full index of all responsibilities and detailed policies can be found in our 'HS Management Document.'

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week, worked between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm with an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes.

Benefits:

Life Assurance 3 times salary Salary Extras Tech Scheme Cycle to Work Employee Assistance Programme Aviva DigiCare Onsite Parking
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,200.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Preston PR2 5BE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Finance Assistant R&G