Departmental Description

The Finance department is an essential partner to the rest of the business, ensuring that we support other departments for the smooth running of the company.  We work with our colleagues to keep a keen eye on important financial metrics such as profitability and cash flow.

The H+H Finance team is responsible for timely, accurate financial reporting for internal, external and Group stakeholders. Internally we support departments with reporting to help them with day-to-day activities, but also with strategic decision making. Externally we maintain good communication and relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and other external advisors and financial organisations. We also liaise regularly with H+H International – supplying them with explanations of the UK performance, as well as regular forward-looking forecasts.

Joining the Finance team at H+H provides a great opportunity to be close to the operations of the business, whilst also developing a wide-ranging career in Finance.

Role Overview

Permanent, Part-time approximately 20 hours per week.

Reporting to the Accounts Officer, the Accounts Assistant is responsible for performing routine accounting clerical duties to support the Accounts Payable function. This focus will be processing purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices accurately and efficiently in line with defined procedures and company policies. Additionally, there will be a requirement to resolve any queries relating to invoices, this will involve investigating to establish the facts required to deal with the queries raised.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Enter purchase order, delivery note and invoice details into the accounting system (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central system), ensuring incomplete documentation is resolved and the correct coding and allocation is applied.
• Process delivery notes and match them with corresponding invoices, ensuring the delivery notes are checked for completeness and accuracy. 
• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions, including BACS transfers. 
• Resolve any discrepancies or queries related to invoices with suppliers or internal departments by investigating to establish the facts required to deal with the queries.
• Maintain and update supplier accounts and reconcile supplier statements.
• Maintain organised and accurate records of all processed invoices and delivery notes.
• Ensure all filing and archiving of documents is up-to-date and complies with data protection regulations.
  Provide support to the wider finance team as needed, including assisting with general administrative tasks.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Higher education qualification is required (e.g. HNC, HNC, NVQ, A-level or equivalent).
• Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant/Accounts Payable role.
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of MS Office.
• Good numerical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Experience in the manufacturing or process industry is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in business ERP systems, ideally Dynamics 365 Business Central is desirable.

Closing Date:

6th September 2024

Applications

Please share your CV and cover letter with us. You can email them to:. UKCareers@hplush.com.  If we receive high-quality applications, we might close this fantastic job opportunity sooner than expected. So, don’t hesitate—apply sooner rather than later!
 

Third-Party Agency Disclaimer

Please be advised that H+H UK Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from third-party recruitment agencies or any other entities. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment to third-party agents who submit candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team, or any other member of our staff without a formal agreement.