Operational Finance Assistant
Job Summary
We dont just do invoices; we curate the financial backbone of a business that helps thousands of people find their porcelain paradise. If youve got a keen eye for detail and wont let a single penny go down the drain we want to hear from you.
As our Operational Finance Assistant you wont just be pushing buttons. Youll be the critical link between our procurement team and our financial reporting acting as the U-bend that catches discrepancies before they become a problem!
Your Key Responsibilities:
Master the Flow (P2P): Oversee the full Purchase-to-Pay lifecycle. From validating multi-currency invoices to ensuring VAT is handled with precision youll keep our ledgers sparkling.
Smooth Payment Streams: Execute payment runs (BACS/CHAPS) that keep our vendors happy and our cash flow steady.
Fix the Leaks: Investigate and resolve intricate invoice discrepancies. Youll dive deep into the supply chain to find the root cause of any drips or drops in data.
Month-End: Support the Management Accountant with accruals prepayments and variance analysis. Youll help ensure our month-end reports are as polished as a chrome tap.
System Upgrades: Work with the Senior AP to identify bottlenecks in our ERP system implementing automated workflows that make the department run like a well-oiled whirlpool.
Were looking for someone with commercial acumen who looks beyond the spreadsheet. You understand that behind every invoice is a pallet of tiles or a fleet of delivery drivers.
The Essentials:
Experience: Youve spent time in a fast-paced Finance environment (Accounts Payable or Operational Finance).
Precision: You have an uncompromising approach to accuracy. You spot an incorrect VAT code from across the room.
Communication: Youre a people person who can chat with budget holders and vendors alike maintaining great relationships even when things get steamy.
Why Join Us
Aside from working with a team thats genuinely tiled together by a love for what we do we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits.
A supportive environment.
Opportunity to own and develop the P2P process for the MFI business.
Ready to take the plunge
If youre ready to soak up a new challenge and help us maintain our A-grade financial integrity apply today!
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