Data Coordinator

Location: Bournemouth

Reference: HOBHU726982

Closing Date: Sunday 13 March 2022

We are looking for an Treasury Accountant to join our busy Finance Department at our Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset

The main purpose of this role is to monitor the flow of cash into and out of Hobbycraft, managing all cash accounting and controlling all cash-related balances.

Key Accountabilities

• Reconciliations of all bank and cash balances, which involves posting journals to allocate payments/receipts to the general ledger.
• Ownership of a new cash flow model, which requires daily cash movements to be categorised and the forecasting of upcoming cash requirements.
• Maintaining adequate bank balances across GBP, USD and EURO denominated bank accounts, arranging daily transfers as required.
• Managing the relationship with our third party cash provider, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable responsibilities, such as issuing invoices, setting up new customers and some credit control.
• Reporting and analysis of aged Accounts Receivable balances, providing information to other departments in order to assist with ensuring that amounts are collected.
• Responsibility for various general ledger balances, which involves producing reconciliations as part of the month-end process.
• Investigating and reporting on till and banking discrepancies.

Essential Skills Required

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential, with experience of working with formulas (e.g. SUMIFS, vLOOKUp)
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Evidence of excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience of working in a financial environment within a business with annual turnover of at least £20m.
• Experience of cash control and/or Accounts Receivable duties.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good problem solving skills, and be able to work to deadlines and manage time constraints.

What We Offer In Return

• Competitive Salary
• 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores
• Free Onsite Parking
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
• Company pension contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continuous training, development and performance management