PQ Commercial Accountant

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next step? We’re recruiting for a hands-on Finance Manager to join a growing business based in Banbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-dayfinance operations, managing a small team and playing a key role in the company’s financial processes.

Please note this is a full time, office based role in Banbury.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee core operational finance functions. This role is critical to ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strong cash flow management, while providing leadership to the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams. The successful candidate will also take ownership of key financial processes, including FX management, cash flow forecasting, and duty deferment administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and support the AP and AR functions and associated staff
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, receipts, and customer/supplier queries
• Drive improvements in AP/AR processes, systems, and controls

Compliance & Operational Finance

• Own the Duty Deferment Account, ensuring accurate tracking and payment to HMRC
• Manage documentation collation and compliance related to Bonded Warehouse operations
• Oversee and approve timely and accurate bank reconciliations

Cash Flow & FX Management

• Lead short-term cash flow forecasting to ensure day-to-day liquidity
• Develop and maintain long-term cash flow forecasting models to support strategic planning
• Own and manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure, ensuring effective hedging or mitigation strategies are in place

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Own the preparation of P&L forecasts, working closely with stakeholders across the business
• Play a key supporting role in the annual budgeting process, providing critical insight and financial modelling

Rebates Management

Own the rebates function, including:

• Performing and reviewing rebate reconciliations
• Approving and signing off new rebate agreements in line with commercial policy

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Part / Fully Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a similar finance management role
• Strong knowledge of operational finance, cash flow management, and FX exposure
• Familiarity with customs processes, bonded warehouse regulations, and HMRC duty deferment is highly desirable
• Experience managing AP/AR teams and driving process improvements

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

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