- Raise and manage purchase orders, approve material quantities, reconcile supplier invoices, and ensure accurate sales order processing with correct tax/product codes.
- Generate invoices for completed works, align billing with production output, and assist with project valuations including cost variations and submission tracking.
- Process supplier and proforma payments, reconcile weekly bank and monthly credit card statements, and maintain accurate financial transaction records.
- Administer payroll from approved timesheets, manage CIS submissions, and ensure PAYE and VAT returns are submitted on time for all relevant entities.
- Complete journals, update ledgers and spreadsheets, manage SOP-to-invoice conversions, and produce P&L and cashflow reports across multiple business units.
- Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE with strong experience in a similar role within manufacturing, construction, or project-driven environments.
- Strong working knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, VAT, CIS, and month-end processes across multiple business entities.
- Proficient in Sage (or similar accounting systems) and highly confident using Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and financial modelling.
- Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across billing, invoicing, and compliance reporting.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage tight deadlines, and handle multiple concurrent responsibilities.
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies, supporting operational decisions, and improving financial processes.
- Confident communicator, capable of collaborating with internal teams such as procurement, production, and senior management.