Job Description

Position Group Accounts & Credit Controller

Reports to Managing Director

Employing Company SPG Fire & Security Holdings Ltd

Salary Dependant on experience (circa 28,000)

Company Profile

SPG Fire & Security Holdings Ltd is an independent company based in Galashiels in the Scottish

Borders. There are currently three businesses within the SPG Fire & Security Holdings Ltd group.

Simon Gillie, the group Managing Director, has a vision for the group that is focussed on business growth. With teams of highly qualified and dedicated staff, who deliver expert installations and quality servicing, SPG Fire & Security Holdings Ltd is leading the field in bringing new technologies to the market, backed up by that all-important staff development.

Job purpose

Due to the recent growth of the SPG Fire & Security (Holdings) Ltd group there is a need to fill the position of Group Accounts & Credit controller. The role is responsible for overseeing and managing the finance requirements across all group entities.

Key responsibilities and Accountabilities

Overseeing the day to day running of the accounts in each company and develop a general understanding of the individual requirements of each company and their role within the group. Management credit risk and control, supporting the accounts administrative staff within each company, ensuring key customer accounts are handled personally. Identify areas or processes for improvement, relating specifically to credit control and risk mitigation. Preparing weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports highlighting any areas of interest or concern. Where required, or applicable, provide training to other staff on Sage accounting packages. Oversee the monthly bank reconciliations and quarterly VAT returns across the group. Willingness to undertake occasional travel to group locations across Scotland.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

The knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position are:

Essential

Experience of working in Accounts, specifically in a group or large company setting. An eye for detail, ensuring timelines are met, and value for money at all times. Excellent customer service skills including developing customer relationships. Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Good timekeeping. Working understanding of Sage.
Desirable

CICM or other related Financial Qualifications would be advantageous but not necessary. Knowledge of the Fire & Security Industry, including product developments. Experience of working in Procurement
Person Specification

At SPG Fire & Security Ltd we are looking for people who are aware of, and can be flexible to the ever changing nature of the industry and its work. We aim to be a solution focussed company and are looking for people with a 'can-do' attitude and good work ethic.

We aim to develop our staff and will provide training when appropriate. There is an expectation that staff engage with their own development, including identifying any training which would be beneficial to themselves as well as the company. While the list of jobs shown is not exclusive or exhaustive the successful applicant will be required to undertake such tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope of the role.

Staff are expected to represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Competencies

The following competencies are within the core competency framework for the role.

Teamwork - actively contribute to the team and strive to improve the teams effectiveness through personal commitment. Planning, Organising and Executing - able to understand the priorities, plan and organise the work and manager own time to deliver within the expected timescales. Communication - communicate clearly and concisely to ensure understanding of all relevant information in all circumstances. Commercial Awareness - understand the importance for managing costs and expense. Risk Management - be aware of the impact on risk to the business and applies to the necessary controls. Adaptability - responsive and open to changing circumstances. Drive for Excellence - aim to deliver a high standard of work. Self-motivation and development - be confident in own ability and is motivated to deliver, using opportunities to further develop. Customer Awareness - responsive to the needs of the customer and aim to deliver customer satisfaction.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/11/2022