ITG are currently on the lookout for an experienced Shared Services Manager to oversee day-to-day activities of the Banking, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Billing departments. As our new Shared Services Manager, you will ensure each department is operating seamlessly and in a controlled manner, providing support and training where required.
This position is integral to the smooth running of the finance function, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with group polices and UK GAAP & IFRS.
Key Accountabilities:
- Day-to-day management of the Shared Services functions.
- Managing the Treasury, AP & AR ledger teams (8 staff) to ensure all tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner, and issues are rectified efficiently and professionally.
- Line manager for 4 direct reports, providing strong leadership and guidance.
Treasury:
- Review daily cash and bank reports.
- Management of day-to-day group cash and bank functions.
- Be the main point of contact for payment approval, including US subsidiary payments (Cashflow 360).
- Maintain bank accounts for small subsidiary companies (UK & Overseas).
Ledgers:
- Ownership of the AP & AR ledgers, and veracity of transactions.
- Monthly and annual AP & AR Ledger close processes for statutory and management reporting.
- Ensure AP & AR Ledger activities are recorded and maintained in a timely manner ready for the completion of month end reporting.
- Management of the Client Billing department.
- Review and monitor the aged trade debtors.
- Follow up on unreconciled values and unsatisfactory reconciliations to ensure issues are resolved.
- Leadership and Management of the UK credit control fuction.
- Liaise with sales and other relevant staff to ensure debts are managed and they are aware of the Credit Control policies and procedures
- Over see the maintenance of accurate customer and supplier records, banking details, monitoring credit limits and payment terms.
- New client and supplier set up. Performing robust background and credit checks, and adherence to group policy.
- Review all AP & AR ledger administration processes and procedures, look to bring in new ways of improving both productivity and efficiencies
- Supplier rebate calculation and invoicing.
Other:
- Monitor Credit Limits against overdue debts & report to internal and external stakeholders as required
- Concur expenses payment processing and reconciliations.
- Undertaking financial analysis and reporting as requested.
- Streamlining and automating the company’s financial month end process and internal management reporting to improve efficiencies and provide concise, insightful analysis to the Board
- Driving consistent improvement to current processes and procedures
- Other Ad-hoc tasks and reporting as required in line with remit of the role.
Requirements
- Preferred Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA) or QBE.
- Management of direct reports and team leadership.
- Strong organisational skills, with ability to work autonomously and to plan and prioritise accordingly
- Previous experience in a similar role and organisation.
- Demonstrable communication skills complete with high standards of accuracy and presentation.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Knowledge of SAGE Intacct, or similar, finance platform.
- Strong MS Excel skills.
Please note, this role could be offered as a permanent position, however, we are also considering candidates who are open to a 6-month fixed term contract, if preferred.
Benefits
Work’s a treat!
On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
- Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
- Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
- Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
- Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
- So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
- Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
- Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
- Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
- Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,000 for a putting a good word in.
- Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.
We Value Diversity
We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.
At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.
ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.
What next?
If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
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