Job Description

We are a leading manufacturer of innovative and effective feed supplements and external applications for horses, pets and people based in West Sussex.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized person to join our finance team.

Reporting to our Group Finance Director and supported by our bookkeeper, the perfect candidate will be someone with an excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting processes. The role involves managing daily banking, Purchase, Sales and Nominal ledgers, input of data to SAGE 200, VAT, cash flow forecasts, to final accounts for our auditors. Preparation of the critical monthly financial and management accounts for review with the directors.

This role would be particularly suitable for a Practice trained accountant's first move to industry.

The candidate will be required to communicate effectively with key stakeholders, providing analysis and comparison information in a timely manner. Several years of training in an accounting firm will be highly valued or years of experience working in a similar role in a company with multiple sales channels.

Your responsibilities will include:

Accounts payable Accounts receivable Profit-and-loss statements VAT return preparation Expense reports Cost reduction proposals Budgets and forecasting activities Monitoring company accounts and conducting quarterly reviews Preparing year-end file for audit and dealing with queries Presenting budgets and reports to upper management
Additional Duties:

Credit Control Record keeping Account reconciliation Invoice processing Data entry
The successful candidate must have/be able to:

Have proven experience of working in a similar environment Experience of Sage 200 or Sage 50 Experience of working with multiple sales channels and ecommerce Some Payroll experience would be a bonus
Holiday: 21 days plus Bank holidays

Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience: Accounts Management: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: ACA (preferred), ACCA or AAT considered

This is office based in Southwater, West Sussex on a full-time contract.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Horsham RH13 9DQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: In person