Commercial Financial Accountant

Profit & Loss - Review of Gross Margin and Sales with month-end accounts preparation and reporting, you will work closely with the Commercial Team to ensure that all commercial agreements are correctly applied, and deals are reclaimed accordingly. Supporting Commercial/Business Support team on all Master data related issues (e.g., price changes, product set-up). Providing support to the Commercial team on linking AP & AR queries to ensure information passed to the commercial team is correct. Having that "Think out of the box" mindset, focusing on process Improvement and review of existing controls and processes. Supporting Budgeting, Financial Planning process and On-going review and assessment of controls, working with Process Integration/IT to implement or enhance internal controls.

A second area of focus will be Balance Sheet (B/S) - Preparing and reviewing and review of monthly B/S reconciliations for Pre-Wholesale and implement B/S by Profit Centre. Working with the relevant business partners (including AP, AR, Commercial, IT) to ensure resolution of reconciling items in a timely fashion. Ensure that B/S accounts and valuations reflect the true value to the business, aligned to the Group Companies' policies. Working with the Finance team to resolve outstanding issues on monthly balance sheet reconciliations be the first point of contact for external auditors for the annual audit of balance sheet accounts. Responsible for reconciliation of Stock Accrual and improvement on controls and processes around Consignment stock. Liaise with the Accounts Payable team to resolve issues encountered when posting invoices and assist in resolving GR/IR issues. Liaise with the Accounts Receivable and Reclaims Team to resolve issues associated with Principal Debt/ Recharges. Managing Accounts Assistants effectively to ensure they are adequately trained, monitored and developed.