Job Description

Proven experience using Xero accounting software, with preference given to candidates who are proficient or certified users.

Solid understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes, including accurate posting, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.

Strong discipline in transactional posting consistency, including clear, accurate narrative and descriptions to maintain a robust audit trail for audit readiness.

Knowledge of supplier payment cycles and experience preparing and processing batch payment runs in line with agreed credit terms.

Hands-on credit control experience, including timely customer statement sending, proactive chasing of overdue debts, and maintaining positive customer relationships.

Experience monitoring short-term working capital and cashflow management, including monitoring daily bank positions and forecasting upcoming needs, making senior management aware of any risks ahead.

Proactive approach to reviewing, challenging, and improving existing processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Strong reconciliation skills, including bank, supplier, and customer accounts, ensuring discrepancies are promptly investigated and resolved.

Ability to work to deadlines, while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.

Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across finance, operational teams and external auditors and finance specialists.

Problem-solving mindset, able to identify issues, suggest improvements, and follow through on agreed changes.

Familiarity with compliance requirements, such as VAT treatment and preparation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Sheffield S4 7WZ (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S4 7WZ