Finance analyst

My client, a niche automotive company specialising in low volume builds and hypercar productions, requires a Finance Analyst. The Finance Analyst will maintain accurate Accounts Receivable and support the Finance Team in meeting the month-end finance timetable. Responsibilities: Management Accounting * Support the Finance Controller to meet month-end deadlines. * Create analysis of projects to contribute to margin and prepare reports for Finance and Company Management on the status of projects. * Support all departments to improve the financial controls of the company. * Monthly balance sheet reconciliation and report on discrepancies and unreconciled items. * Support with quarterly forecasting process. * Support year-end process including audit packs for annual financial audit. * Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Accounts Receivable * Invoice processing (matching to customer orders), obtaining authorisation where necessary. * Maintenance of the AR ledger (setting up new customer accounts) * Dealing with calls and resolving any supplier queries promptly. * Processing of customer receipts. * Chairing weekly AR meetings to monitor the status of AR accounts and customer order status. * Weekly meeting with the Stores department to identify customer deliveries. Skills Experience: * Studying towards or have an accounting designation (CIMA, CA, ACCA, CPA). * Experience in the automotive parts or vehicle manufacturing industry is desirable. * Excellent English, spelling, punctuation, and attention to detail. * Strong IT skills using Microsoft suite of programs, i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook. * Ability to work across several projects simultaneously, managing and meeting deadlines. * Ability to work self-sufficiently as part of a larger team in a busy and sometimes noisy environment. * Confident and personable manner