Job Description:

Job Purpose

Responsible for all aspects of transactional accounting within the Instron France legal entity. Primary focus is on accounts payable, banking, receivables and expense controls with responsibility for month end journal entries and reconciliations.  Reporting to the European Finance Manager, based in High Wycombe.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Manage the AP process for Instron France  - processing supplier invoices, intercompany transactions, payments and balance sheet reconciliationsVerify and approve banking entriesMonth end journal creation, posting and reconciliation of accruals, prepayments and other regular transactional entries for Instron France. Manage the employee expense approvals and payments  Support the AR process for Instron France - weekly debtor updates, monthly reporting and balance sheet reconciliationsLiaise with Sales and Service team to agree action plans to clear aged debt Support the European Accountant with  monthly analytical review of monthly departmental expensesSupport the month end accrual & prepayment calculations and postingsSupport internal and external audits for Instron France

Key Competencies (includes skills)

Able to prioritise and multi-taskRemains calm and patient under deadline pressureFlexible, resilient and demonstration of a positive, 'can do' attitudeHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailGood communication skills; verbal and writtenStrong interpersonal skills and confidence to work at various levels of the organizationAbility to work in a matrix organisation

Qualifications

Good verbal and written English and French 

Key Experiences

2-3 years + of transactional accounting experienceGood Excel and analysis skills