The Mentholatum Company - Accounts Assistant (12-month FTC)

Job Title - Accounts Assistant 12m FTC Reports To - Financial Controller Location - East Kilbride (hybrid) Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by The Mentholatum Company to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This post is responsible for providing financial administration and transaction-processing support, primarily across Accounts Payable, UK payroll, employee expenses and designated month-end accounting activities. Key Responsibilities: • Accounts Payable - invoice processing, obtaining approvals and paying suppliers • Supplier account set-up, reconciliation, query management and resolution • Payment processing – suppliers, employee expenses and other ad hoc payments • Journal Entry processing, account analysis, reconciliations • Preparation of the monthly UK payroll, for review and approval, including accruals and monthly reconciliations • Review and process employee expenses and company credit card claims in accordance with company policy • Preparation of the monthly royalties payable report and self-billing to group companies • Reconcile and agree intercompany balances with trading partners • Support the timely completion of the month-end close and provide cover for other Finance activities where required Core Deliverables: • Contribute to the smooth operation of the Finance Function and timely month-end close process • Monthly revaluation of foreign balances on Purchase and Sales ledgers • Monthly UK payroll accurately prepared and committed for payment within strict deadlines Key Accountabilities: • Accurate and timely preparation of the monthly UK payroll for review and approval • Accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments and employee expenses • Timely completion of assigned month-end journals, reconciliations and analysis schedules • Accurate preparation of monthly royalty reports and agreement of intercompany balances • Compliance with delegated authorities, Finance procedures and internal controls The Individual: • Financial and numeracy skills to a high level of accuracy • Strong in all Office 365 products with a high level of competency in Excel • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) within the finance team and wider organisation • Can demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines and adapt a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business • Can demonstrate the use of initiative to overcome problems or improve ways of working • Knowledge of UK payroll and benefits tax legislation including PAYE, P11D and PAYE Settlement • Good understanding of payroll rules and processes and competent with the ADP iHCM2 payroll system • Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations or similar ERP Financial software system Salary and Benefits: • Competitive salary • Hybrid working (3 days on-site / 2 from home) • Early finish on Fridays • 33 days’ holiday holiday purchase scheme • Discretionary Christmas and annual bonus • Pension: 3% employee contribution with 6% employer • 8x life assurance • Group income protection • Private medical insurance For more information, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15

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