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<p>Here at Apointe, we are a career and recruitment company that provides a first class service to both candidates and clients throughout the country. Utilising more than 20 years of experience, we provide a flexible and transparent service that&rsquo;s tailored to you. Whether you are a client seeking the ideal employee or a candidate looking for the next step in your career path, we can help you. Contact us today to find out more.</p>

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Looking for a new opportunity in accounts payable? Apointe Ltd has just the job for you! Our client in Maidenhead is seeking a seasoned Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join their team. As a star candidate, you'll have experience in accounts payable and direct report management. In this role, you'll report to the Purchase Ledger Manager and oversee purchase ledger activity for the group. It's a great opportunity to make a big impact and ensure the highest service levels for the business operation. And don't just take our word for it - our past candidates have all enjoyed the atmosphere and excelled in at this company. Responsibilities include: Being a strong second in charge for when the PL Manager is dealing with other issues. Manage team of purchase ledger administrators to deliver expected levels of performance, dealing with staff fairly, ensuring work is allocated evenly and sufficient cover for absences. Ownership of the Purchase Ledger inbox and helping the team prioritize workload. Checking invoices are being processed by the team correctly and to the correct GL codes. Weekly payment runs for two companies within the business. Ad-hoc same Day payments In Barclays. Aged creditors - reviewing and actioning any outstanding items, debit balances, missing invoices, payments taken. Reconciling DD accounts. Will be responsible for processing Lease invoices, Council taxes and reconciling utility accounts. Supplier statements approx. 200-250 per month - we are not being initiative-taking and instead are reactivating when an account goes on stop. Registering and verifying CIS Suppliers on HMRC. Communicate with vendors and reject incorrect invoices and get them reissued. Checking invoices are being processed by the team correctly and to the correct GL codes. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, skills &amp; experience: Previous experience supervising a team of transactional staff. Knowledge of Business central/Navision preferred. CIS knowledge preferred. Positive attitude and keen to learn. Ability to use initiative and think outside the box. Methodical, accurate and able to meet deadlines. Good communication skills Team player adaptable and keen to help. Keen eye to detail Able to work within a fast-paced environment. Happy with occasional travel around the country.

Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Looking to take your finance career to the next level? We have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a Senior Management Accountant to take ownership of the P&amp;L and Balance sheet for key divisions of our client's group. As the go-to person in finance for the Directors of your Division(s), you will provide an effective service to our business while also managing an Assistant Accountant and performing first-level reviews of the P&amp;L and balance sheet for Central Overhead. This role offers potential for growth and development, including full people management responsibility. Key Responsibilities: Produce timely and accurate management information in accordance with internal deadlines and in compliance with the Group accounting policies. Produce monthly Management Accounts for your entities, ensuring all queries are resolved. Provide insightful analysis and commentary of revenues and costs to Stakeholders, including Divisional Directors. Prepare necessary journals to account for revenues and costs (including accruals and prepayments), ensuring all entries are accurately processed through the GL so that Management Accounts are produced and issued in accordance with internal guidelines in appropriate formats. Drive the annual budget process for your divisions, working with Managing Director of the division to produce a budget that is aligned to Group targets and growth plans. Task management of the Assistant Accountant and perform first level review of P&amp;L and balance sheet for central overheads. Establish strong working relationships with Directors and Senior Managers across the business, providing information and support to them as needed to ensure they manage their P&amp;L to budget. Reconcile and ensure tight control of Balance Sheets for specific entities, including close management of WIP provisions to ensure appropriate revenue and cost recognition. Identify and implement process improvements to drive greater efficiency, improve accuracy in the production of the management accounts, to meet the growing needs of the business, as agreed with management. Completion of returns to the Office for National Statistics Support with coaching and development across the team. Provide cover for other members of the team as appropriate. Other duties as are within the scope and spirit of the job and the title of the position that may arise from time to time or as required by management. What are we looking for: ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified Good written and oral communication skills Able to plan, organise and prioritise Able to communicate at all levels Excellent IT skills - Experience of Microsoft suite of products, Word, Excel etc. (to include Pivot tables, Lookups, and Sumif(s) formulas) Attention to detail, whilst retaining site of the bigger picture Must be proactive Strong Team Player Keen to learn and improve processes. Management Accounts to TB Analysis of Management Accounts GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Senior Management Accountant 

Salary: 42,000 - 50,000 depending on experience Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm This is a fixed term contract for 12 to 18 months. We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Payroll Analyst to join our client's team, specializing in commission calculation and automation. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in accurately calculating commission schemes for our business, optimizing current calculation methods, and leading the transition towards automation through Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of payroll processes, exceptional analytical skills, and a keen eye for process improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Commission Calculation: Develop, maintain, and enhance commission calculation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations. Collaborate with sales, lettings and finance teams to understand commission structures, incentives and performance metrics. Calculate monthly, quarterly, and annual commissions for eligible employees. Review and validate commission calculations to identify and resolve discrepancies. Process Optimisation: Evaluate current commission calculation methods, tools, and systems to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Propose and implement enhancements to streamline processes, reduce manual efforts, and increase efficiency. Document updated processes and ensure adherence to standardized procedures. Data Analysis: Provide insights and recommendations to management regarding commission structures, targets, and incentives. Integration to Automation: Lead the integration of commission calculation processes into the Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system. Work closely with finance and EPM implementation teams to configure and customise automation solutions. Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure accurate and seamless transition to automated processes. Provide training and support to end-users on the use of automated tools and systems. Reporting: Prepare and distribute accurate commission statements and reports to stakeholders in a timely manner. Assist with audits and provide documentation as needed. To be considered for this role, the following experience and skills are desired: Proven experience in payroll analysis, commission calculation, or related role. Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis techniques. Familiarity with Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience with project management and leading process improvement initiatives is a plus.

Payroll Analyst

Apointe Ltd is excited to announce a partnership with a private equity-backed organization in Reading! This company is committed to sustainability and improving it for everyone across the UK and Europe. If you're looking for a flexible work environment and the opportunity to work with a talented Group Financial Controller, then this is the role for you! As the right-hand person to the GFC, you'll have the chance to lead a team and potentially succeed them in the future. With growth and transition on the horizon, now is the perfect time to join this dynamic team. As the Group Finance Manager, we ask you to take responsibility for the delivery of statutory reporting and taxation obligations and support the broader finance team with financial accounting and reporting activities. This role has one direct report (Financial Accountant). Key responsibilities Ownership of statutory reporting obligations Ensure that all statutory deadlines are met across all reporting obligations (statutory accounts, VAT filings and payments, corporation tax filings and payments) Review of statutory accounts and tax filings to ensure compliance with relevant legislation Managing the external audit process Managing the relationship with external tax advisors Proactively working with legal entity Directors to ensure they are equipped with the information needed to execute their responsibilities for external reporting Oversight of the integrity of financial reporting Review and approval of key financial journals (prepared by the Financial Accountant) Ownership of key financial reporting controls (including balance sheet reviews, journal reviews) Preparation of accounting memos for key areas of judgement (including going concern, impairment review, revenue recognition etc) Preparation of accounting entries for high risk / judgemental areas Oversight of the consolidation process (multi-currency) and working with FP&amp;A to deliver board reporting Ownership of the chart of accounts, period close process and integrity of underlying accounting records in the open Accounts finance system Supporting the wider business Providing line management, coaching and career development support to the Financial Accountant Providing technical updates to the rest of the finance team Assisting the Head of Finance and CFO with ad-hoc cross-functional projects as required Managing the delivery of monthly management accounts for overseas subsidiaries Supporting the finance team with queries on financial accounting matters Skills &amp; Competencies Ability to take a problem or issue and construct an appropriate response, including necessary research Works well under pressure, delivering to tight deadlines Communicates clearly and effectively, with both internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of the seniority across the business. Comfortable with key principles of VAT and corporation tax Qualifications &amp; experience ACA or ACCA qualified Experience within a top 10 audit practice A high level of proficiency with MS Excel Experience with financial accounting packages is desirable, but not essential