Are you a knowledgeable and hard working finance professional? Used to working in a stand alone/small team environment within a small/family run business? This rare opportunity to join a successful global food business is available on a part or full time basis and could be just right for you.
Our Client
This family business, established since 1983, specialises in the supply of a varied range of cost-effective and innovative raw materials, ingredients and finished products to food and drink companies within the retail, food service and manufacturing sectors both here in the UK and Overseas.
Over their many years of operation, they have become the preferred source of food ingredients for major food and drink manufacturers. They differentiate themselves by only sourcing top-quality, ethically sourced and sustainable food products.
Our client celebrates the following behaviours.
Respectful – we treat others as we like to be treated ourselves
Accommodating – we are always eager to please and help others
Cheerful – we spend a lot of time with our colleagues
Hard working – we simply do what needs to be done
Curious – we are eager to question, know and learn from our mistakes
Challenging – we question ourselves and others to find a better way
Brave – we are tenacious for what we believe in
Optimistic – we believe in our ability to succeed
Dynamic – we make change happen
Innovative – we aim to be forward-thinking and original where possible
Flexibility – we believe it to be a strength not a weakness
The Role
To work closely with the MD, ensuring that the financial strategies support the aims of the business. This is critical to the success of the business and as such, duties include:-
• Preparation of monthly management Information
• Management of cashflow
• Management of the accounts department, ensuring adequate controls in place
• Strategic planning for growth and development of the business
• Ensuring that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met
• Cost control
• Credit risk management
• Foreign currency management
• Payroll preparation and submission
• Supplier payments in GBP/EUR/USD
• Capital expenditure and fixed asset register
• Year-end procedures in respect of statutory accounts preparation
• Archiving and document retention in line with statutory regulation
• Annual Insurances and risk management
• Overseeing Accounting software development
• Responsibility for the adequacy and security of IT systems and liaison with IT
• Implementation of measures to mitigate fraud
The Candidate
Our client is hoping to secure a candidate with experience working in a similar role. You will be comfortable with all the tasks listed and with working in a stand alone setting or small team (in this role there is one direct report). Our client is a small business with global connections, so you will be able to work across multiple currencies and be happy to role your sleeves up and get involved where and when required.
Terms
Based in Chesham, our friendly, family owned client offers a flexible working environment. Although they are ideally looking for a full-time candidate, they are open to considering part time (30+ per week) hours. The role is office based and parking is available.
Salary will be discussed upon application, however there is flexibility depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.
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