Job Description

About the Company

Based in Epping, we are an industry leader in the global supply of speciality food ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients.

OUR VALUES: INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, OPENNESS, FLEXIBILITY, POSITIVITY, DRIVE.

OUR CULTURE: TEAM MATTERS, AMBITIOUS, RESULTS DRIVEN, INVENTIVE, CARING, STABILITY.

We look to recruit the best people. These are individuals who can contribute positively to our culture and to the success of the company by delivering a positive impact at all times. We are proud to have a stable team with very high staff retention. We feel it's important that everyone enjoys their working day in order for them to deliver their best.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Finance & Systems Associate to join our expanding team. This newly created part-time role is ideal for someone with strong technical accounting skills who enjoys a varied workload, including financial analysis, systems support, and ad hoc project work. Working closely with the CFO and small finance team, you will manage financial processes, reporting and analysis whilst also developing expertise in our ERP system.

Key Responsibilities

Review accounting entries. Manage balance sheet, ledger and control account reconciliations and supporting spreadsheets. Post nominal ledger journals, including prepayments, work in progress and suspense account. Financial analysis, KPI reporting, report writing and spreadsheets. Collate data for tax returns, cost analysis, audit inspections and insurance policies. Manage commission payments. Manage utility bills and associated analysis and reporting. Develop a strong understanding of our ERP system to become a proficient user. Rollout and ongoing management of SharePoint. Keep up to date with regulations to support compliance, particularly in relation to finance, payroll and VAT. Participate in ad hoc projects as required.

About You

Part-qualified (or qualified) accountant with several years' experience in a finance or accounting function. Previous experience using accounting software or ERP systems. Advanced Excel skills. A flexible, helpful, and team-focused approach. Comfortable managing both routine tasks and ad hoc project work.

What we offer

A competitive salary, circa 27,000 for 20 hours per week (based on 48,000 FTE). A 20 hour working week, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm (we may be able to consider some flexibility on the working pattern). Based at our Epping office, with free parking provided. 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days with service, plus public holidays. Access to Company pension scheme, life insurance and income protection.

Additional information

We are unable to offer Sponsorship. We are unable to offer hybrid working and attendance is required at our Epping office. We are unable to offer study support. Our advert will close once sufficient applications are received, so early application is advised. No agencies please.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

What is the postcode of where you currently reside? What is your commute method (eg, car, walk, public transport)? What finance qualifications do you have? What finance experience do you have? What systems qualifications/experience do you have? The working pattern for this part time role is Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm (20 hours), with full attendance in the Epping office. If you would like us to consider an alternative working pattern, please specify your preferred working pattern?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person