FINANCE ASSISTANT / EXETER

Location: Skypark, Exeter - near Exeter Airport

Job type: Permanent

Reporting to: Accounts Manager

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30am - 17:00pm

Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 per annum

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant based in Exeter on a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible, in conjunction with other members of the finance team, of the maintenance and updating of the accounting ledgers.

Sales Ledger Duties:

Preparing and posting sales receipts for credit accounts

Releasing credit-stopped orders

Phoning credit stopped customers

Chasing debt as and when required

Handling telephone enquiries from customers regarding their accounts

Recording cheques, BACS, cash and credit card payments received from customers and posting to customers' sales ledger

Preparing the daily banking.

Answering of sales ledger account queries

On-going administration of customer master record in SAGE and CRM.

Purchase Ledger Duties:

Loading purchase ledger invoices and credit notes onto the ERP

Handling telephone enquiries from suppliers regarding payments and invoices

Processing of stock invoices for inter-company and other stock suppliers

Reconciling supplier statements

Preparing and posting of staff expenses

Preparing and posting supplier payments

Periodic review of open purchase ledger items

On-going administration of supplier master record in Sage.

Cash Book Duties:

Posting entries from the bank accounts including interest, transfers and charges

Reconciling bank accounts

General Duties:

Responding to queries from other departments

Opening post and distributing to relevant departments

Dealing with other ad-hoc tasks as required.

About you:

Motivated and well organised

Have good attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative and as well as part of a larger team

Demonstrate good IT skills to include Microsoft Office

Possess excellent communication skills

Excellent telephone manner

Benefits:

6.4 weeks starting holiday

Free eye tests

Positive working environment

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Staff discount

To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Shannon Bunch on shannon.bunch@hawk-3.com for more information

Finance Manager

York Outskirts YO62 North Yorkshire

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Permanent Office based role.

Monday to Friday

Commutable from York, Malton, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Easingwold

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading Production and Manufacturing company based near York between York and Malton in North Yorkshire

The Role

This is a new role to oversee the accounting for the group.

Ensuring accurate key financial information is provided to management for valuable insights in an effective and timely format. With a forward thinking, commercial and analytical approach to information, you will oversee the production of management accounts and associated KPI schedules and drive the mining, consolidation, interrogation, and presentation of key data streams across the group. Leading and motivating the accounting team, you will provide support to accounts preparation roles, reviewing, developing and applying lean accounting principles

Duties

Finalisation of monthly management accounts with supporting KPI data, including analysis and commentary, to facilitate informed decisions around efficiency, commercial strategy and growth

Interrogate all relevant operational data streams to produce insightful analytics

Finance projects including systems development, ad-hoc analysis, process improvements and capital appraisal

Financial planning and forecasting

Overall responsibility for the integrity of nominal ledgers and balance sheet accuracy of all group companies

Lead, manage, develop and motivate the accounting team

Prepare and deliver the relevant departmental management information relevant to operational accountability

Cash flow forecasting and cash management

Assist with year-end statutory audit, preparation of final year trial balance and statutory reporting and compliance around financial governance

Support the subsidiary Finance Directors to improve the internal financial control environment

Provide support for intercompany accounting, VAT submission and financial regulatory compliance where appropriate

Manage and maintain a robust group fixed asset register

The Person

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with substantial post qualified experience (e.g. 3 years)

Proven management accounts experience, preferably gained in a production environment

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills in setting up automated and effective models

SAP Business One and/or Sage 50 Accounts experience preferred

Strong IT data skills and a willingness to develop IT systems

Good commercial acumen

Analytical, logical, practical, and compliant approach

Previous experience of line managing a small team

Ability to communicate with both financial and non-financial people at all business levels

Ability to work to deadlines

A self-starter with a strong desire for continuous improvement/dynamic accounting methods

Team player

Honesty, discretion and professionalism

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

If you would like to apply for the role of Finance Manager then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com  or call Deb on 07557803946

Closing date is 26.6.2023 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Financial Controller

Caerphilly CF83

£45,000 - £60,000 per annum

Permanent Office based role

Working Monday to Friday Full time

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are working with a well-established manufacturing company based in Caerphilly who are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team.

The company have a friendly, welcoming approach and believe every employee plays a vital role to their business success.

The Role

You must be an excellent communicator and influencer and be able to work independently and engage with all departments as needed.

You will work closely with the management team and be part of Board Meetings with the CEO/Chair. You will have a proven track record in a manufacturing environment.

This role will be hands-on and primarily responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, including the provision of detailed cost and margin analysis by project. The role will be responsible for all aspects of project and inventory accounting and will liaise with all departments within the business.

Duties

 Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis of margins by project

Ensuring robust internal procedures and controls are in place so that cost and inventory data maintained by the business is reliable and accurate

Month end reconciliations and general ledger entries

Liaising with auditors and assistance in the preparation of the annual financial statements

Regular tax filings such as the quarterly VAT return and P11d preparation

Management of, and accounting for, Fixed Assets

Reviewing cost centres for profitability such as transport and installation

Cashflow structuring including equipment finance, leases etc

P&L budgeting and forecasting

Cash management including provision of rolling forecasts and credit control

Oversight of cost estimate and invoice preparation plus establishment of rigorous cost and profitability analysis by customer job

Ensure that the costing and inventory systems are robust and fit for purpose

Tax - corporate tax

Liaising with the bank

Liaising with Companies House and Co Secretarial

Managing insurances for the business

Managing the finance team of one other person

Other ad-hoc finance work as required within the competence of the postholder

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

 Qualified, ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (at least 3 years post qualification experience);

Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment focused on manufacturing product mix analysis, and familiarity with costing concepts and Bill of Material structures

Experience with capacity linking

Strong communication skills

Strong IT skills with excellent knowledge of excel; and

Self-motivated with an enquiring mind and desire for excellence.

Able to be both a strategic thinker as well as a hands on accountant

Desirable

 Previous experience of working with Sage 200

Experience with a multi-disciplinary team across all functions within the business (e.g. sales, procurement/production, stores and factory).

Machine maintenance schedules

The Person

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Confident and assertive when needed, strong influencing skills

Very analytical and structured in approach to work

Superb organisational skills

Impeccable attention to detail

Able to demonstrate absolute discretion and confidentiality

Proactive and motivated

Ability to manage own workload

Interest in business generally/commercially aware

Benefits

 25 days holiday

Standard pension 3% employers, 5% employees

Parking on site

Free tea and coffee

If you would like to apply for the role of Financial Controller then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com  or call Deb on 07557803946

Closing date is 26.6.2023 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Management Accountant

Grimsby DN31

£45,000 - £50,000 

Permanent, full time, office based role.

Monday to Friday (8.45am – 5pm)

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join an FMCG company based in Grimsby, the purpose of the role is to be a key member of the finance and operations team, accurately reporting on stock levels and management account insights across the site.

The Role of Management Accountant

The aim of the role is to support a continuous improvement plan, improving data information available and enhance communication with the group’s stakeholder’s, in order to achieve informative decision making as a result of the accurate financial data information captured.

Duties of the management accountant

• Assistance in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation and reconciliation of all stock items internal and external, highlighting any risks of obsolescence
• Periodic analysis of labour productivity and cost base
• Financial reconciliations across a number of key business areas
• Preparation of Monthly Continuous Improvement pack
• Working with Factory managers to monitor and improve performance
• Drawing out management insights, challenging and supporting local teams
• Ensure MI is accurate, consistent, honest, open and routinely reviewed
• Collecting, analysing, and reviewing quantitative data and creating meaningful reports to drive business improvement and cost reductions
• Root cause analysis and uncovering core issues using data
• Adhoc analysis as and when required

The Person

• Experience in manufacturing / operational accounting
• CIMA / ACCA part qualified or qualified
• Evident confidence in presentation, communication and negotiating with professional peer groups
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Track record of delivery
• Ability to explain financial information in a clear way
• A personal commitment to role model behaviours
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel

Benefits of the role

Company Shop

Onsite parking

National discount at High Street Stores

Employee Assistance Programme

8% Pension contribution

If you would like to apply for the role of Management Accountant then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com  or call Deb on 0113 204 8581

Closing date is 15.06.2023 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Finance Manager

York Outskirts YO62 North Yorkshire

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Permanent Office based role.

Monday to Friday

Commutable from York, Malton, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Easingwold

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading Production and Manufacturing company based near York between York and Malton in North Yorkshire

The Role

This is a new role to oversee the accounting for the group.

Ensuring accurate key financial information is provided to management for valuable insights in an effective and timely format. With a forward thinking, commercial and analytical approach to information, you will oversee the production of management accounts and associated KPI schedules and drive the mining, consolidation, interrogation, and presentation of key data streams across the group. Leading and motivating the accounting team, you will provide support to accounts preparation roles, reviewing, developing and applying lean accounting principles

Duties

• Finalisation of monthly management accounts with supporting KPI data, including analysis and commentary, to facilitate informed decisions around efficiency, commercial strategy and growth
• Interrogate all relevant operational data streams to produce insightful analytics
• Finance projects including systems development, ad-hoc analysis, process improvements and capital appraisal
• Financial planning and forecasting
• Overall responsibility for the integrity of nominal ledgers and balance sheet accuracy of all group companies
• Lead, manage, develop and motivate the accounting team
• Prepare and deliver the relevant departmental management information relevant to operational accountability
• Cash flow forecasting and cash management
• Assist with year-end statutory audit, preparation of final year trial balance and statutory reporting and compliance around financial governance
• Support the subsidiary Finance Directors to improve the internal financial control environment
• Provide support for intercompany accounting, VAT submission and financial regulatory compliance where appropriate
• Manage and maintain a robust group fixed asset register

The Person

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with substantial post qualified experience (e.g. 3 years)
• Proven management accounts experience, preferably gained in a production environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills in setting up automated and effective models
• SAP Business One and/or Sage 50 Accounts experience preferred
• Strong IT data skills and a willingness to develop IT systems
• Good commercial acumen
• Analytical, logical, practical, and compliant approach
• Previous experience of line managing a small team
• Ability to communicate with both financial and non-financial people at all business levels
• Ability to work to deadlines
• A self-starter with a strong desire for continuous improvement/dynamic accounting methods
• Team player
• Honesty, discretion and professionalism

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking

If you would like to apply for the role of Finance Manager then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com  or call Deb on 07557803946

Closing date is 12.6.2023 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Financial Controller

Caerphilly CF83

£45,000 - £60,000 per annum

Permanent Office based role

Working Monday to Friday Full time

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are working with a well-established manufacturing company based in Caerphilly who are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team.

The company have a friendly, welcoming approach and believe every employee plays a vital role to their business success.

The Role

You must be an excellent communicator and influencer and be able to work independently and engage with all departments as needed.

You will work closely with the management team and be part of Board Meetings with the CEO/Chair. You will have a proven track record in a manufacturing environment.

This role will be hands-on and primarily responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, including the provision of detailed cost and margin analysis by project. The role will be responsible for all aspects of project and inventory accounting and will liaise with all departments within the business.

Duties

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis of margins by project
• Ensuring robust internal procedures and controls are in place so that cost and inventory data maintained by the business is reliable and accurate
• Month end reconciliations and general ledger entries
• Liaising with auditors and assistance in the preparation of the annual financial statements
• Regular tax filings such as the quarterly VAT return and P11d preparation
• Management of, and accounting for, Fixed Assets
• Reviewing cost centres for profitability such as transport and installation
• Cashflow structuring including equipment finance, leases etc
• P&L budgeting and forecasting
• Cash management including provision of rolling forecasts and credit control
• Oversight of cost estimate and invoice preparation plus establishment of rigorous cost and profitability analysis by customer job
• Ensure that the costing and inventory systems are robust and fit for purpose
• Tax – corporate tax
• Liaising with the bank
• Liaising with Companies House and Co Secretarial
• Managing insurances for the business
• Managing the finance team of one other person
• Other ad-hoc finance work as required within the competence of the postholder

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Qualified, ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (at least 3 years post qualification experience);
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment focused on manufacturing product mix analysis, and familiarity with costing concepts and Bill of Material structures
• Experience with capacity linking
• Strong communication skills
• Strong IT skills with excellent knowledge of excel; and
• Self-motivated with an enquiring mind and desire for excellence.
• Able to be both a strategic thinker as well as a hands on accountant

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with Sage 200
• Experience with a multi-disciplinary team across all functions within the business (e.g. sales, procurement/production, stores and factory).
• Machine maintenance schedules

The Person

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident and assertive when needed, strong influencing skills
• Very analytical and structured in approach to work
• Superb organisational skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate absolute discretion and confidentiality
• Proactive and motivated
• Ability to manage own workload
• Interest in business generally/commercially aware

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Standard pension 3% employers, 5% employees
• Parking on site
• Free tea and coffee

If you would like to apply for the role of Financial Controller then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com  or call Deb on 07557803946

Closing date is 5.6.2023 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future