Job Description
Please ensure you read the full details here as it contains all you need to know about the role and how to apply. Please be aware that only people with the required AAT or HNC/HND qualification will be considered.
Hybrid are working in conjunction with Ace 1-2-1 Ltd (a business consultancy not a recruitment agency) to do the preliminary stages of this recruitment.
Salary: £24,000-£28,000 per annum dependent upon experience (plus discretionary bonus and benefits)
Company: Hybrid Resource Management Limited provides engineers, technicians and supervision personnel to the UK/European onshore and offshore wind energy sector on both long and short term arrangements.
Location: We are happy to offer some flexibility around how this role is performed. It can either be done as a hybrid role (provided you are within the UK and no more than a 4 hour journey from Newquay and willing to come into the office on occasion) or you can be be based at our Newquay Head Office.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), flexible, some occasional overtime working may be required
Job description: We currently employ 55 people but have plans to increase that over the next 12-18 months so require someone to join us to help build the framework for that growth. The successful person will have excellent financial administration skills and fit our dynamic, friendly and forward-thinking team with attention to detail, accuracy, good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with people at all levels.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, general cost control & credit control for the organisation
- · Tracking and reconciling sales & costs in organisation’s accounting system (Xero), identifying and correcting errors, miscalculations, and financial discrepancies
- Receiving & processing supplier bills, creating and pre-authorising bills & purchase orders in Xero, checking bills against PO or supplier rates agreements and querying/resolving where necessary, supporting in the preparation and completion of monthly invoicing to clients, raising credits, remittances & statements etc as required, as well as other standard bookkeeping tasks
- Administering accounts with suppliers such as energy, mobile phones, vehicle hires, fuel cards etc
- Producing financial statements and management reports for company management
- Receiving and checking personnel timesheets & assimilation of timesheet information into company time recording system
- Processing personnel expenses claims, cross-checking, querying/resolving etc.
- Liaising with external accountant on an ongoing basis in relation to payroll/pensions and other day-to-day activities, including preparing payroll summaries for the organisation, checking & authorising payment summaries produced by the external accountant, processing in Xero, checking & publishing payslips in Sage, carrying out internal pensions administration and onboarding new employees/closing out employments etc.
- Checking and authorising VAT returns for the organisation, completing other submissions such as subcontractor hours, and supporting external accountant with year-end and any interim accounting activities
- Supporting company management with high level financial and commercial analysis, bids & tenders and other related activities
- Developing and streamlining operational efficiencies for the organisation in relation to finance & accounting
- Staying current with all relevant laws, regulations and best practices
- Developing and maintaining efficient and effective administrative processes
- Supporting in other business areas as required
Skills and experience essential for this role:
- AAT Level 4 qualified or HNC/HND in Accounting and Finance
- Minimum 2 years’ financial administration experience in a commercial environment
- Practical experience of a proprietary accounting software package (such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage) and MS Excel spreadsheets
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 programmes: Word, Outlook and Teams
- A solid understanding of bookkeeping procedures including crediting and debiting appropriate accounts, posting entries to ledger accounts, and reconciling accounts
- High level of accuracy, diligence and good attention to detail
- High level of critical thinking and logical analysis
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent numerical and verbal/written communication skills
- Positive can-do attitude, self-motivated and willingness to learn
- Ability to work efficiently towards business & project goals, both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to keep the highest standards of compliance and confidentiality
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks in order of importance
- Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexible in approach to work and varying tasks & workload
Skills and experience desirable for the role:
- Experience specifically in using Xero accounting software & Sage Payroll Services
- Experience in using Microsoft SharePoint and databases (such as MS Access)
- Experience of working within the renewables, marine or another technical industry
- Experience of working in a contracting environment
We offer:
- Membership of the company’s pension plan with employer's contribution of 3% after probation period
- 28 days annual leave per year including public holidays and up to 1 week’s holiday buy-back per year
- Annual bonus (discretionary based on company/individual performance)
- The opportunity to develop and be part of a business that has a strong focus on training, motivation and engagement with its people
Please be sure to include your CV with a covering letter, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role and why you would be an asset to the team.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- AAT Level 4 or HNC/HND in Accounting and Finance (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newquay
Reference ID: Finance Officer, Newquay