To support the delivery of an accurate, efficient and commercially focused finance function across Fresh. The role combines core transactional responsibilities (purchase ledger, credit control and expenses) with exposure to project-based financial management, reporting and process improvement. Working as part of a small business services team, you will partner with project teams to ensure costs, revenue and margins are accurately captured and reported across client projects.
Key Skills & Experience • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills • Good numerical and analytical ability • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively • Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting systems (Paprika desirable) • AAT qualified or studying (or equivalent experience) Core Responsibilities 1. Purchase Ledger & Expenses • Code and post supplier invoices accurately to the purchase ledger • Ensure costs are correctly allocated to jobs, clients and overheads • Maintain a clean and well-managed purchase ledger • Reconcile supplier statements prior to payment runs • Process and reconcile company credit cards and employee expenses • Ensure all costs are supported by appropriate documentation and approvals 2. Credit Control & Cash Collection • Manage credit control to ensure timely collection of client receipts • Monitor aged receivables and proactively follow up outstanding balances • Escalate risks or delays where required • Maintain accurate customer account records and allocation of receipts 3. Project & Job Accounting (Paprika) • Support the financial management of client projects and events • Ensure revenue and costs are accurately recorded against jobs • Work closely with account teams to ensure timely capture of costs • Support post-event financial reconciliations 4. Cashflow & Financial Control • Assist in monitoring working capital (debtors, creditors, WIP) • Ensure adherence to financial controls and internal processes • Identify and escalate any inconsistencies or risks 5. Supporting the Procurement function • Support with new supplier onboarding process • Support with responding to prospective new suppliers • Support with maintaining an accurate supplier database 6. Systems, Data & Process Improvement • Maintain high standards of data accuracy within Paprika and finance systems • Support improvements to finance processes and workflows • Assist in developing reporting outputs (Excel / Paprika etc.) • Identify opportunities to automate or improve efficiency 7. Business Partnering • Act as a finance contact for account and project teams • Challenge missing POs, incorrect coding or incomplete financial data • Support non-finance teams in understanding budgets and project margins • Build strong working relationships across the business 8. General Finance Support • Provide support during audit and year-end processes • Contribute to continuous improvement within the finance function • Undertake ad hoc tasks as required Salary & Package £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus discretionary bonus and other benefits.
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