Assistant Finance Manager

An exciting role for an Assistant Finance Manager has arisen within Millbry Hill Limited, part of the Armstrong Richardson Group and one of the oldest independent family-run pet and equestrian businesses in the country.

Based at our Head Office in Stokesley and reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will need to be organised, confident with the ability to lead a small finance team. Over time, expectation will be for the role to develop and enhance across other businesses in the Group.

Responsibilities include

· Preparation of monthly Management Accounts including journal postings, monthly reports, and reconciliations of key accounts

· Support ongoing budgets and monthly forecasting processes

· Manage and develop a small Finance team

· Maintain financial controls throughout the business, recommending improvements and ensuring financial risk is minimised

· Assisting in liaising with external advisors

· Managing the day to day financial and banking operations through Xero including but not limited to: -

Accounts Receivable

· Support Processing of daily sales invoices

· Support Aged Debtor Management

· Reconciliation of Accounts Receivable

· Ensuring Debt Management remains in line with company policy.

Accounts Payable

· Maintaining Supplier Data Base

· Purchase Ledger Invoice Processing

· Purchase Credit Notes/Supplier Returns

· Supplier Statement Reconciliations

· Supplier Invoice Queries

· Purchase Order period end review.

Bank & Cash Reconciliations

· Posting and reconciling transactions daily

· Supporting and reviewing supplier payments

· Petty Cash controls

· Reconciliations of all other payment methods (PayPal, Shopify, Sage).

Requirements

· Prior leadership experience in Accounts or Administrative team/function with ability to be pro-active, self-motivating and be able to prioritise workload

· Ability to analyse and interpret financial data with an eye for detail and dedication to accuracy

· Strong IT skills including advanced level of competency in Microsoft Office/Excel

· Knowledge of Xero preferred but not essential

· Ability to maintain good internal and external stakeholders’ relationships.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Depending on experience

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Company Pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 40 hours/week
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (essential)
• Part qualified/AAT qualified (preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stokesley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person