The Mentholatum Company - Accounts Assistant (12-month FTC)

Job Title - Accounts Assistant 12m FTC

Reports To - Financial Controller

Location - East Kilbride (hybrid)

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by The Mentholatum Company to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This post is responsible for providing financial administration and transaction-processing support, primarily across Accounts Payable, UK payroll, employee expenses and designated month-end accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable - invoice processing, obtaining approvals and paying suppliers

• Supplier account set-up, reconciliation, query management and resolution

• Payment processing – suppliers, employee expenses and other ad hoc payments

• Journal Entry processing, account analysis, reconciliations

• Preparation of the monthly UK payroll, for review and approval, including accruals and monthly reconciliations

• Review and process employee expenses and company credit card claims in accordance with company policy

• Preparation of the monthly royalties payable report and self-billing to group companies

• Reconcile and agree intercompany balances with trading partners

• Support the timely completion of the month-end close and provide cover for other Finance activities where required

Core Deliverables:

• Contribute to the smooth operation of the Finance Function and timely month-end close process

• Monthly revaluation of foreign balances on Purchase and Sales ledgers

• Monthly UK payroll accurately prepared and committed for payment within strict deadlines

Key Accountabilities:

• Accurate and timely preparation of the monthly UK payroll for review and approval

• Accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments and employee expenses

• Timely completion of assigned month-end journals, reconciliations and analysis schedules

• Accurate preparation of monthly royalty reports and agreement of intercompany balances

• Compliance with delegated authorities, Finance procedures and internal controls

The Individual:

• Financial and numeracy skills to a high level of accuracy

• Strong in all Office 365 products with a high level of competency in Excel

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) within the finance team and wider organisation

• Can demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines and adapt a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business

• Can demonstrate the use of initiative to overcome problems or improve ways of working

• Knowledge of UK payroll and benefits tax legislation including PAYE, P11D and PAYE Settlement

• Good understanding of payroll rules and processes and competent with the ADP iHCM2 payroll system

• Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations or similar ERP Financial software system

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working (3 days on-site / 2 from home)

• Early finish on Fridays

• 33 days’ holiday + holiday purchase scheme

• Discretionary Christmas and annual bonus

• Pension: 3% employee contribution with 6% employer

• 8x life assurance

• Group income protection

• Private medical insurance

For more information, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross.