Commercial Accountant

Job Reference: WM – 3209

Location: Basildon

Salary: From £60,000 - £70,000 (dependant on experience)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Job Title:                     Commercial Accountant

Salary:                         From £60,000 – £70,000 (dependant on experience)

Benefits:                      To be discussed at interview

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Basildon

Job Start date:            ASAP

Shift Pattern:               Days regular – site based

We’re supporting our client, a leading global manufacturer based in Basildon, who are looking for a Commercial Accountant to join their growing team. The successful Commercial Accountant will have experience of MP&L, sales forecasting, internal relationships, supply chain knowledge and purchasing forecasting.

Position Overview: Provide support to the finance Director by implementing and monitoring the Accounting System, procedures, policies and projects

Responsibilities for Commercial Accountant:

  • Discuss with MP&L team daily the live Sales forecast for the upcoming week and report back to
  • Finance Director/Commercial Director, taking into account supply chain factors.
  • Managing relationships with key production suppliers from an accounts perspective.
  • Workings closely with the Manufacturing Manager and General Manager to understand any potential shortage points with supply chain partners with the forecast, feeding back to Finance Director and Commercial Director.
  • This is an agile role where you will be required to move across the facility throughout the day to liaise with various departments.
  • Discuss with MP&L daily a purchasing forecast for the upcoming month(s) and report back to
  • Finance Director/Commercial Director.
  • Working with Suppliers to progress critical deliveries.
  • Prepare a MP&L Cashflow forecast based on the above information and report to Finance
  • Director/Commercial Director.
  • Ensure delivery timings are communicated to Finance Director/Commercial Director and oversee document flow i.e. delivery notes are returned to Finance Dept.
  • Chasing any outstanding delivery notes across Operational team.
  • Match delivery notes to invoices and prepare for ID Upload on system.
  • Assisting the Finance Director for ad hoc requirements.

About You:

  • Able to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Full & Valid Driving Licence as Supplier visits may be required from time to time
  • Able to write complex formulas in excel.
  • Experience in a similar manufacturing role is desirable.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and reliability.
  • Proactive and innovative.
  • To work effectively on your own and as part of a team, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • The ability to prioritise workload.
  • The ability to work well and accurately in a time-constrained and pressured environment.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Commercial Accountant, please apply with your full CV – or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK