Accounts Payable and Receviable Supervisor

A large organisation located in central Burgess Hill is currently seeking an Accounts Payable and Receivable Supervisor to join their team on a permanent basis managing a team of 3 directly and 4 indirectly.

This is a permanent opportunity looking for someone who can start as soon as possible however the company are willing to wait a notice period for the right candidate. The overall purpose for this position is to manage the Sales Invoicing and debt management activities and the Purchase invoicing and Credit management activities. You will also be expected to manage the Treasury function including Cash books, Petty cash and Barclaycards.

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring all reconciliations required by the Ledgers Team are completed fully by the monthly deadline; Aged Debtors reports, Age Creditors reports, Bank reconciliations etc.
* Assist where necessary in preparing Monthly Management Reports.
* Liaising with the Management Accounts team to ensure all information required is provided on a timely basis.
* Reviewing and authorizing the weekly payment runs for all divisions and monitor the creditor payment days to ensure no late payment fees are charged.
* Raising Management Fees invoice on a Monthly basis and ensure this is posted through both the sales and purchase ledger.
* Liaising with the Management Accountant on a monthly basis to enable the production of the intercompany invoices and ensure these are posted through the ledgers
* Advising the Finance Manager of any system issues and problems.
* Undertaking any other reasonable duties necessary as identified by the Finance Manager
* Undertaking any reasonable travelling requirements in order to fulfil the tasks and responsibilities of the role.
* Ensuring all Purchase invoices are posted within deadlines.
* Ensuring all Sales invoices are raised and posted within deadlines.
* Managing the posting of the all Petty cash and Barclaycard entries and review and authorize the monthly reconciliations of accounts.
* Ensuring all Occupancy reconciliations are completed by the deadline to enable the accurate recording of Accrued and deferred income monthly.
* Preparing Debtors schedules.
* Recording and maintaining all schedules required for audit and management accounts purposes.
* Managing the posting of the all cash book entries daily and review and authorising the reconciliations of bank accounts on a monthly basis.
* Managing, supporting and developing members of the Purchase ledger, Sales Ledger/Credit Control and Treasury teams.
* Participating in regular support and supervision from line management.
* Developing professional knowledge and expertise, attending and participating in learning and development events, meetings, conferences, and events (as requested/approved by line management) to ensure up to date knowledge relevant to the role.
* Attending and participate in regular team and other meetings, both internal and external.

The successful candidates profile will include:
* Relevant and recent skills and experience in a similar post.
* Be either a QBE or currently working towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA.
* Excellent people and performance management skills, with the ability to develop and inspire.
* Experience of managing a team of at least 3 people.
* Experience of working with SUN Accounts system would be preferable.
* Knowledge of Sales ledger, Credit Control, Purchase Ledger and Cash books.
* Experience of working in Treasury.
* Knowledge of producing Month end reports for management accounts.
* Extensive knowledge of Accrued and Deferred Income.

The company are offering a competitive benefits package to be confirmed at interview stage.



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