Accounts Supervisor | Circa £40,000 negotiable + excellent benefits | 12 month fixed term | Hybrid
Thatcham Research is seeking an Accounts Supervisor to cover a 12-month maternity leave.
This is a rare and unique opportunity to lead a dedicated small team and ensure the smooth running of our financial processes.
Are you a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong background in financial accounts?
Are you a self-motivated, well-organized, and capable of prioritizing tasks to deliver high-quality results?
Supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for the Thatcham group in line with accounting policies and process.
Credit control supervision to ensure debts are controlled effectively.
Bank & cashflow management to ensure correct funds are available and investments are managed effectively.
Oversea financial systems: SageX3/Certify Expenses/Bank & Credit card systems/Aviation fuel system
Key team contact liaising with external auditors for Annual Finance audit.
A detailed knowledge of Sales and Purchase Ledger process and delivery.
Understanding of credit control process to include debt recovery.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, learn quickly and proactively anticipate the needs of the finance team.
A self-motivated approach to work – can do attitude, well organised to effectively prioritise and deliver high quality results.
Apply discretion and maintain confidentiality in line with company policy and GDPR.
AAT NVQ4 or proven work experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role (3+ years).
Excellent IT skills including in house systems (accounting package) with Microsoft office particularly excel.
Solid knowledge of accounting regulations.
Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don't apply unless they meet all of the criteria.
This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities.
10% non-contributory pension
? 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas closedown) + public holidays
/ Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech schemes)
Money Health Financial Wellbeing Platform
Group Life Assurance
Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
? Discounted gym membership
Payroll charitable giving
Free on-site parking
Our standard working hours are 8:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, early finish on Friday - 8:30 - 15:45
(Talk to us about flexible working if this doesn't quite suit you – we take work-life balance seriously!)
We understand the benefits of remote and in-person collaboration, and therefore have a hybrid working model – you'll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week.
At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair.
With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre and Training Academy, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.
Our active safety track site is one of the leading accredited Euro NCAP testing facilities, trialling and assessing the very latest developments in vehicle safety and assistance technologies.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace which values diversity and embraces each individual's authentic self.
Our journey of growth and understanding is continuous as we actively invest in diversity training, workshops, and partnerships to ensure positive change.
Beyond our membership in the Automotive 30% Club, we collaborate with various organisations to advance equity not only in gender but also across ethnicity, age, disability, social mobility, LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and thinking.
An initial telephone screening call with our Recruitment Business Partner
Second/Final interview, in-person at our office (we may give you a role specific task to present on!
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An opportunity to give us your honest feedback in a short survey on all of the above
If there are any adjustments we can make to better support you, please let us know when you apply.