Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
We are currently looking for an Accounts Supervisor to join our Finance team based in Dunfermline on a 6-month fixed term contract to support our change projects. The Accounts Supervisor will support the delivery & efficient operations of the International Finance function. The role holds key supervisory responsibilities for the accurate & timely delivery of transactional finance operations within the core areas of Purchase Ledger and Banking for Optos PLC, France and GmbH. The role includes:
Oversee the Operational Finance team, ensuring the delivery of key processes & tracking key targets
Responsible for coordinating the delivery of daily operations and the periodic close of the transactional Operations, for the Optos business units.
Monthly transactional reporting for International, including financial KPIs and ledger reconciliations
Supporting a schedule of works to improve processes through leveraging automation and proven ways of working to strengthen controls and gain efficiencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the timely and accurate processing of invoices for Optos business units.
Manage and review the preparation of supplier payments & weekly payment run.
Oversee and drive the automation of bank processes including the reconciliations of the Optos Bank accounts.
Build relationships across the business, working with internal stakeholders to improve the efficiency of the Purchase Order processes, and in turn P2P efficiency.
Manage the shared AP mailbox ensuring ways of working support excellent customer service provision.
Maintain vendor records & ensure changes to vendor records and new vendor onboarding follows the control processes.
Support the improvement of the Intercompany processes and reconciliations.
Leading balance sheet reviews, ensuring reconciliations are completed by the team on a timely basis.
Supporting the control environment via the development and update of policies & procedures.
Support delivery of requirements for audit & statutory accounting.
Support the Accounts Receivable / Credit Control areas during peak period & annual leave.
Mentoring & development of the team.
Other duties & Ad hoc project work as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role, within a large international business.
Excellent leadership, communication & organisational skills.
Excellent people leadership skills with the ability to engage and build a strong team.
Focused on delivering operational excellence within structured timeframes.
Excellent IT skills, with the ability to manipulate large data sets, produce accurate & cohesive reports for management.
Experience and knowledge of ERP systems and process flows gained at key user/project level.
Previous experience of leading the development and improvement of processes.
Previous experience of MS Dynamics systems beneficial.
We are currently looking for an Accounts Supervisor to join our Finance team based in Dunfermline on a 6-month fixed term contract to support our change projects. The Accounts Supervisor will support the delivery & efficient operations of the International Finance function. The role holds key supervisory responsibilities for the accurate & timely delivery of transactional finance operations within the core areas of Purchase Ledger and Banking for Optos PLC, France and GmbH. The role includes:
Oversee the Operational Finance team, ensuring the delivery of key processes & tracking key targets
Responsible for coordinating the delivery of daily operations and the periodic close of the transactional Operations, for the Optos business units.
Monthly transactional reporting for International, including financial KPIs and ledger reconciliations
Supporting a schedule of works to improve processes through leveraging automation and proven ways of working to strengthen controls and gain efficiencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the timely and accurate processing of invoices for Optos business units.
Manage and review the preparation of supplier payments & weekly payment run.
Oversee and drive the automation of bank processes including the reconciliations of the Optos Bank accounts.
Build relationships across the business, working with internal stakeholders to improve the efficiency of the Purchase Order processes, and in turn P2P efficiency.
Manage the shared AP mailbox ensuring ways of working support excellent customer service provision.
Maintain vendor records & ensure changes to vendor records and new vendor onboarding follows the control processes.
Support the improvement of the Intercompany processes and reconciliations.
Leading balance sheet reviews, ensuring reconciliations are completed by the team on a timely basis.
Supporting the control environment via the development and update of policies & procedures.
Support delivery of requirements for audit & statutory accounting.
Support the Accounts Receivable / Credit Control areas during peak period & annual leave.
Mentoring & development of the team.
Other duties & Ad hoc project work as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role, within a large international business.
Excellent leadership, communication & organisational skills.
Excellent people leadership skills with the ability to engage and build a strong team.
Focused on delivering operational excellence within structured timeframes.
Excellent IT skills, with the ability to manipulate large data sets, produce accurate & cohesive reports for management.
Experience and knowledge of ERP systems and process flows gained at key user/project level.
Previous experience of leading the development and improvement of processes.
Previous experience of MS Dynamics systems beneficial.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accounts Supervisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.