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Jackson Hogg are delighted to be working alongside a manufacturing organisation in Sunderland on the appointment of a Finance Assistant.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

* To review ACP invoice queries and resolve, liaising with both suppliers and Lear shared service centre in Brno.

* To assist in the reconciliation of ACP ledger accounts to vendors’ statements within the time scales laid down by the company.

* To assist with vendor queries and liaising with internal departments where necessary to clear outstanding issues before the next month end.

* Review Coupa receipted report and ensure other departments are maintaining the system timely.

* To maintain the purchase order book on a daily basis and produce.

* Issuing monthly supplier debit notes for Returns and Quality issues.

Month End Preparation:

* To assist in the preparation of Intercompany account reconciliation in a timely manner to meet month end reporting deadlines.

* Maintain Month End journal register and journal processing.

* Produce PO Accrual and prepare journal.

* Responsible for preparation of prepayments, accruals and ad hoc journals ready for review.

* To complete Balance Sheet reconciliations in accordance with SOX requirements.

* Review aged ACP, ACR, Debit notes, GRNI and Purchase orders and clear where possible.

* Ad hoc analysis as requested by Management Accountant and Financial Controller.

Other Duties:

* To process ACR invoices in a timely manner and reconcile entries to the general ledger.

* To maintain manual PO trackers and raise ACR Invoices for trial/ one off deliveries each week.

* Ensure Delivery Summaries’ are kept up to date.

* Maintain and reconcile ESS accruals system.

* To report production scrap on a weekly basis.

* Maintain trackers e.g. Utilities, freight, waste etc…

* Assist with SOX testing.

* Maintain selling price list and update with any changes.

* To review, improve and document processes within the area of responsibility.

Experience required:

* An awareness of general accounting principles

* Experience in an accounts department.

* Computer literate in all MS applications - emphasis on Excel spreadsheet

* Finance related degree and/or be working towards a recognized accounting qualification.

* GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent qualification