Finance Officer in RochdaleFinance Officer in Rochdale |
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Location: Rochdale Salary: £35,000 per year Recruiter: Wincanton Date Advertised: 2024-06-24 |
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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Finance Officer on a permanent basis in Rochdale. This position will report into the Site Finance Manager and is a brilliant opportunity for someone to become part of the finance team! Shift Pattern 5 days Monday - Friday Hybrid working - 4 days on site Salary Up to £35,000 dependant on experience. Duties and responsibilities: · Produce various cost lines within weekly accounts and be able to explain the variances with meaningful commentary to operational stakeholders and Finance Manager. · Completion of weekly reports and analysis for the Customer, including KPL and hours analysis. · Support Finance Manager with annual budgets and forecasts for both Wincanton and the customer. · Ensure accurate accrual and prepayment postings into the ledgers. · Attend weekly cost reviews with Finance and Senior Operational employees – explaining costs and variances as and when required. · Manage time, attendance output and Payroll on site through exception reporting & dealing with all queries in relation to any overtime/amendments. · Month end procedures, including balancing costs reported, and ensure all risks and opportunities are flagged to Finance Manager. · Variance analysis. · Fuel forecasting and system monitoring and reconciliation, ensuring we always have sufficient fuel stocks. · Outbase reporting – monitoring and training of outbase employees, where necessary, on the reports required by Finance to correctly capture operational costs each week. · Reconciliation and control of monthly & weekly salaries in terms of establishment numbers and cost. · Monthly Balance Sheet reviews, flagging any concerns to Finance Manager. · Supervision of Assistant Accountant (AT4). · Lead weekly fleet meeting and ensure minutes are actioned. · Completion of all month end processes to achieve required deadlines for both Wincanton and Customer Period Ends. · Support Operators with their understanding of the operation cost drivers. · Working with the Finance Manager in developing further the site reporting model for P&L’s, Stats and KPI’s · Report and monitor key performance indicators. · Work with Credit control to ensure invoicing is accurate and timely. · Drive accurate and timely dataflow from the operation. · Raise sales invoice to the customer in a timely fashion. · Holiday cover for AT4 on contract. · To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the role. Person specification Experience, skills and attributes: Essential: · Ability to work under his/her own initiative as well as part of the team · The successful candidate will have positive personality with a can-do attitude, a questioning mind who is happy to challenge back the operation when reviewing costs to find the right answer · Has completed their AAT qualification. · Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work accurately under pressure, plus flexible to the needs of the business during key reporting periods · Demonstrate and possess an excellent and diverse range of Microsoft office skills · Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work accurately under pressure, plus flexible to the needs of the business during key reporting periods · Has worked previously in finance/accounting. Desirable: · Experience in logistic or a manufacturing background in a fast-paced environment · Has produced or has assisted to produce weekly accounts · Is keen to progress within the workplace and has interest in completing further studies (ACCA/CIMA) · Has previously worked in a similar role in accountancy/ finance · Confident on excel (basics of VLOOKUP's, Pivot tables, SUMIFS) Read More |
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