Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager fills a critical function of keeping Solus books and records as well as performing various administrative tasks on site for the Solus business in Mansfield, UK (including maintenance of personnel records).

This role manages and records transactions in an independent system, Sage 50, which is untied to PerkinElmer's SAP and other widely used PerkinElmer software tools.

This role also acts as business partner to Solus business leader and Food business leader and Food finance partners.

Hybrid working: The role will be based at the office in Mansfield a minimum of 3 days per week. This is an individual contributor role.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake or supervise daily data input using Sage50 Accounts, including invoices, receipts, etc.
• Undertake purchase order processing if needed
• Prepare monthly journals with reason/ evidence to support the same
• Monthly bank account reconciliations for all accounts
• Prepare monthly management accounts in a timely manner
• Prepare and submit Quarterly VAT returns including
  • Reconciling postponed VAT statements to Sage quarterly VAT return report, adjust as necessary
  • Checking through ‘possible VAT errors’ report on Sage
• NatWest bank signatory and main bank contact
• Nat West Bankline administrator responsible for adding/ removing users and beneficiaries
• Nat West Clearspend administrator responsible for company credit cards
• Oversee debtor control process, including sending statements and reminders
• Oversee payment approval process and make payments in line with supplier credit terms
• Reconcile supplier statements, resolving any differences
• Payment of staff expense
• Supporting PerkinElmer cashflow forecast including updating weekly actuals
• Ongoing maintenance of accounts and admin filing
• Ongoing Auditor at Tax team liaison, CT 600 compliance work and assist with R&D tax reclaim work
• Induction process for new staff using standard form induction process
• Maintain HR/ Personnel files for all staff, including training records for Mansfield staff
• Support with providing monthly payroll information, including deductions for private mileage, etc.
• Ensuring payroll payment is processed on Bankline and authorized in a timely manner
• Support with monthly pension contributions and changes, and assist with on-line pension administration tasks as required
• Support with The Pension Regulator re-declaration and re-enrolment requests as required
• Assist with internal ISO quality audits as required
• Office for National Statistics – mandatory reporting when requested by ONS
• Valuation Office Agency – reporting when requested by VOA
• Short Term Business Visitor – update visitor log, review annually and report annually to HMRC
• Supply information required for P11ds annually
• Support with renewals for insurances, company cars, mobile phones, photocopiers, electricity, etc.
• Attend and have input in meetings as required: i.e. operations, quality, weekly site management

Education/Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience required in finance or accounting.
• Previous experience working in Small/Midsize company in UK.
• ACCA/ AAT Level 4 or equivalent hands on experience
• Must have a working knowledge of UK GAAP and other local & regional accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IASB); an understanding of US GAAP useful.
• Knowledge of Sage50 accounting software, or equivalent
• Experience in working with SAP/HFM is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Very strong analytical skills and strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong forward and process thinking skills and good understanding of system functionalities.
• Strong Communication skills (oral and written)
• Exhibits a high level of attention to details.
• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines.
• Positive attitude, proactive and flexible.
• Good organization skills and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and projects and work under time pressure.
• Independent worker who takes pride in accuracy and completeness of tasks