About the role: We're looking for a hands on financial accountant who can streamline and then automate the accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-functions, and lead on the month end close. You will provide financial information and analysis to support the business’ commercial objectives and other departments in key decisions. Reporting into the Finance Controller and supporting the wider leadership team as part of our future growth plans and savings programmes, you will monitor financial processes to maintain efficiency and accuracy and adherence to accounting standards and regulations. You’ll have a hands-on approach and be able to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments. As well as being a part qualified Accountant, your prior experience with in a SME (small-medium size) manufacturing or retail business would be an advantage. You’ll be proactive, able to work at pace, energetic, capable and positive in your outlook and approach. What you'll be responsible for: + Lead in the correct processing of AP/AR invoices (Overheads, Sales Revenue) + Financial and management accounting: month end close, quarter end close, year end close, balance sheet recs. + Regular and consistent P&L and Balance sheet analysis and improvement. + Support with annual budget and forecasting. + Support in system (NetSuite) controls: PO approval limits linked to TOA, GL accounts upkeep and maintenance, Business / function structures and approval matrices, Cost item upkeep and maintenance. + Support in the purchase to pay process: New supplier forms, verification & processing of new suppliers. Closing legacy suppliers & maintaining an approved suppliers list with procurement. + Review any purchase/Sales invoice discrepancies, coordinating internally and with suppliers, if required, to ensure appropriate corrections are made. + Preparation of weekly bank / supplier payments + Manage intercompany debtors and creditors balances between various entities. + Prepare and present Creditor/Debtor reports on a weekly basis to draw insights, improve transparency and make payment recommendations. + Coordinate cross-functionally, particularly with procurement, planning, transformation, to drive financial/operational KPIs. + Take the lead on key reports, ensuring proactive resolution of items being monitored and reported frequently: Purchase orders not invoiced/Goods received not invoiced/ Goods invoiced not received + Support in reviewing group stock balances to ensure listings are accurate and returns/credits are correctly recorded. + Support with annual audit and tax enquiries. + Supporting the wider business when needed. + Other ad-hoc duties as required. Candidates will need to demonstrate: + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work and communicate confidently and collaboratively with customers, suppliers and especially colleagues at all levels + Attention to detail is essential + Big picture mentality + A system and procedure mindset + Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing + An enterprise mindset that adds value to the wider business – a true team player who gets on with most people + A proven track record delivering results ahead of expectation + Creative thinking to solve problems and bring new ideas and ways of working + Excellent organisational skills, being able to work on multiple projects at the same time, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines + Core computer literacy around standard Microsoft Office applications is essential – Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc. + A positive “can-do” attitude, and a desire to be part of a successful team. + Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. More about you: You’ll be a part qualified Accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA. You’ll have strong financial and management reporting skills, underpinned with some Financial Planning and Analysis (F, P &A) experience. Financial/procurement reporting skills, underpinned with Accounts payable/receivable and analysis experience. It’s essential that your Excel level is strong, and ideally you’ll also have experience in Oracle NetSuite. As graze is unable to offer visa sponsorship, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Let us know if you have accessibility requirements for the interview process and we’ll ensure that all your needs are provided for.  Please feel free to include which pronouns you use (such as she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs etc.) in your application. graze recruits, employs, trains, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion within our team and in all our work. Powered by JazzHR