Finance Officer

Location: UPPER BROUGHTON

Job Description

Due to recent expansion, we are looking for a Finance Officer to join our family-run plant nursery team.

Sulney Nursery has recently de-merged from its successful sister company Carrier Landscapes, having grown from strength to strength since 1989. Therefore, we are looking for a driven individual to join our nursery team and work alongside the Finance Team within Carrier Landscapes. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm, and you will be on a full-time permanent contract.

You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, and the salary for this role will be up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience, this will be negotiable to the correct candidate.

We have a wonderful team in our Finance Department who will provide full training, guidance, and give you the support you require to grow with our company.

Job Purpose

  • To manage all finance and accounting operations within the Nursery.

  • To provide timely and insightful business information.

  • To oversee all inventory control processes.

Main Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.

  • Prepare and publish timely monthly performance and financial reports.

  • Manage a small team to deliver accurate business information to be utilised in ‘Production’ and ‘Operations’.

  • Oversee the inventory processes.

  • Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entries.

  • Budgeting and forecasting.

  • Leading the analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and presenting findings to the Operations Director.

  • Dealing with working capital management and production of cash flow forecasts.

  • Action and Manage Payroll, VAT, HMRC and Pension processes.

  • Manage all accounting operations including, Invoicing, Bank Reconciliation, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, VAT.

  • Responsible for I.T. within the business including the stock control system Growmaster.

  • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.

  • Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.

  • Research technical accounting issues for compliance.

  • Support month-end and year-end close process.

  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

  • Additional controller duties as necessary.

  • Close liaison with the Finance Team

To be successful in this role, we believe that you need the following attributes.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in a business or financial environment

  • Good quality of leadership and staff management skills

  • Good I.T. skills

  • Experience with Growmaster desirable but not essential

  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills – able to interact at all business levels

  • High attention to detail

  • Exceptional honesty and integrity

  • Good organisational and problem-solving skills

  • Intermediate level using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

  • Good knowledge and understanding of SAGE software

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting, finance or business (preferred)

  • CIMA F2 Financial Management

  • AAT certificate or diploma in accounting or book-keeping

Details:

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm

Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Profit share bonus scheme

20 days holiday + Bank holidays (Loyalty day(s) awarded for service)

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Melton Mowbray, LE14 3BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application deadline: 18/08/2023

 Please email now to receive an application form

tomcunnington@carrierlandscapes.co.uk

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