Process multi-currency supplier invoices in adherence with company policy, matching stock invoices to PO’s booked in & checking to all delivery notes & filed together.
Investigate any queries in a timely manner, liaising with other departments as necessary to resolve (Purchasing Director, Stock controllers, warehouse, transport), requesting any credit notes &/or refunds from suppliers.
Ensure payments in all currencies are set up accurately for Director approval in order that payments are made on time to remain compliant, maintain good working relationships & avoid being reported to credit insurers as a late payer.
Proposing monthly contra with related party & posting to system including allocation
Requesting monthly statements from suppliers reconciling to system to ensure completeness.
Setting up new suppliers on system(s) following company process & policy, care to be taken with currency & VAT settings
Average pricing of stock on receipt but prior to goods being booked in to preserve the integrity of the stock ledger & cost of goods sold (timing important to get weighted ave correct, free stk) -Excel
Weekly bank reconciliations.
Pass copy invoices relevant for foreign VAT registrations to FC for return review & control
Assist as required with Customer Debit note queries, investigating in a timely manner, liaising with colleagues, propose resolution to FC for approval & then raise sales ledger credit notes as appropriate, communicating to customer in a prompt manner so as to avoid late receipts
Assist with company annual audit as required, may include stock count checking & updating
Holiday cover for other Finance team member(s)
Ad hoc other related & reporting duties (sending warehouse timesheets to agency).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
3 years experience in a similar finance office role
Formal accounting training (eg AAT) desired
Knowledge of import & export would be an advantage