Ingram Content Group
Finance Manager (UK)
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Job Description
Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring a Finance Manager to contribute to our team in Milton Keynes, UK. This individual will manage the ICG UK Accounts Payable processing team. They will oversee the reporting and financial compliance requirements of LS UK, and ensure they are carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with best practice. They will assist the Financial Controller in providing a first-class finance and administration function in support of the business.
Want to join a key team that helps the world read? The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you want to be part of a customer-centric team that strives for excellence, collaboration, and innovation, we can’t wait to meet you.
Schedule
- 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Required Qualifications
- 2 years’ experience in a similar position
- Working knowledge of UKGAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and best practice within the sector.
- Experience of supervising staff within an Accounts department or other small teams.
- Excellent Excel modelling & spreadsheet skills.
- Experience of working with computer-based accounting systems.
Education
- Relevant degree or AAT Technician qualified (preferred)
- Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) preferred but not essential
Skills
- Oracle Financials (training provided).
- Strong Microsoft Excel (Essential)
- Microsoft suite (Essential)
- Knowledge of Excel4Apps GLW and desirable (training provided)
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical skills and a high attention to detail.
- Ability to handle a diverse and time-constrained workload
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Key Responsibilities
- Produce timely and accurate monthly management information, reports and accounts on behalf of the LS UK business for the US parent Company.
- Support the growth of the LSSJ business, reviewing, implementing and documenting transactional procedures and financial reporting requirements as they become necessary.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the ICG UK Accounts Payable team ensuring proper authorisation, entry and timely payment of supplier invoices and employee expenses.
- Supervise the day-to-day activities of the LSUK/IWUK/LSSJ Accounts Receivable team ensuring all transactions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner.
- Maintain up-to-date financial accounting records for the business.
- Prepare and process General Ledger journals.
- Produce supporting reconciliations for all key balance sheet control accounts.
- Respond to, and assist the transactional team with, customer and supplier queries as needed.
- Provide information and support to external and internal auditors.
- Ensure all customer invoices and statements are generated and issued promptly including both automated invoices and more complex non-standard manual invoices and credit notes.
- Ensuring robust documentation of all tasks to allow cover in the case of team absence.
- Handle the VAT reporting process for the LSUK division, VAT consolidation for the UK business, and MTD reporting for the ICG UK registered entity.
- Handle National Statistics reporting for the LSUK division.
- Handle the VAT Deferment and C79 processes.
- Maintain open communications with colleagues in the US finance team and other UK departments.
- Assist the Financial Controller as required in the fulfilment of finance and administration requirements of the business, including the annual audit.
- To be responsible for your own Health and Safety and be aware of factors affecting your colleagues in order to maintain a safe environment.
- To report any accidents, potential hazards to your Line Manager immediately.
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Perks/Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Training Opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Service Awards
Ingram Content Group is one of the world's largest and most trusted distributors of physical and digital content. Thousands of publishers, retailers, and libraries worldwide use our products and services to realise the full business potential of books, regardless of format. Ingram Content Group has earned its lead position and reputation by offering excellent service and creating innovative, integrated solutions. Our customers have access to best-of-class digital, audio, print, print-on-demand, inventory management, wholesale and full-service distribution programs.
Become a part of an innovative team helping to revolutionise the way publishers make books available in an on-demand world and helping to revolutionise the way that publisher content reaches readers around the world!
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