As the Finance Coordinator, you will play a key role within a busy, finance function. Reporting into the Group Accountant, you will take ownership of day-to-day transactional finance operations.
This is a varied, hands-on role with a clear split in focus: you will dedicate approximately 1-2 days a week to taking full control of credit control and debt collection, with the remainder of your time focused on purchase ledger, cashbook reconciliations, and commercial administration.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Control
Debt Collection: Take proactive control of the sales ledger, chasing outstanding debts via telephone and email to maximize cash flow.
Account Management: Open new customer accounts, perform credit checks, and resolve invoice queries efficiently.
Ledger Maintenance: Post and reconcile sales ledger transactions, manage allocations, and handle necessary write-offs.General Finance Duties & Purchase Ledger
Banking: Manage daily cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and maintain petty cash.
Payments: Handle purchase invoice coding, entry, and matching to Purchase Orders. Reconcile supplier statements and assist with the standard 30-day payment run and ad-hoc bank payments.
Month-End Support: Assist with the month-end and year-end closure of all ledgers, including producing reconciliations and reports.
Intercompany & Recharges: Assist with intercompany recharges across the 5 group companies, alongside processing rebates and subsidy payments.
Expenses: Process credit card and staff expense claims.Data Control & Administration
Master Data Management: Create new stock codes and process stock price adjustments as required.
Reporting: Generate and distribute sales representative performance reports and assist with margin analysis.
Team & Audit Support: Assist with year-end audit queries, answer incoming office calls/emails, and handle ad-hoc financial tasks as requested by the Directors.Qualifications & Experience
AAT level 2 or 3 preferred, though candidates qualified by experience (QBE) with a strong transactional finance background are highly encouraged to apply.
Proven experience in a dedicated Credit Control or accounts receivable role is essential.
Experience working within a multi-company or group structure is advantageous.Skills & Systems
Software: Knowledge of Pegasus Opera is highly beneficial; solid proficiency in MS Excel is required.
Communication: Firm but professional communication skills, with the confidence to manage debt collection and build relationships with customers and suppliers.
Organisation: Strong time-management skills to successfully balance credit control duties with general ledger work.
Attitude: A flexible, "can-do" approach, comfortable working in a shared office environment and assisting with general office administration when needed.For more information please contact E3 Recruitment #e3r #e3jobs #finance
Salary description
£32000.00 - £35000.00 per year