We have grown extensively since our inception in 1979 when our first store was opened by Sir Michael Hill and his wife Lady Christine. Fast forward 40+ years and we have grown into a globally operated Michael Hill Group, duel listed, highly successful brand always driving for new growth.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Shared Services Manager to join our Finance Team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this hands-on role is responsible for leading and managing the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Banking functions whilst ensuring best practices are adhered to across the organisation. This fast paced and integral role will suit someone with a strong background, ready to take on new challenges. Working from our state-of-the-art building based in Cannon Hill, we offer complimentary parking in addition to light open plan offices which encourages collaborative ideas and thinking.
In this role your Primary responsibilities will be;
Oversee the AP, AR & Banking Teams and ensure that the teams function effectively
Ensure invoices are correctly authorised and coded and meet legal and tax requirement
Ensure payments are raised correctly and in line with the weekly and monthly payment schedule
Maintain good supplier relationships and ensure all supplier statements are reconciled
Ensuring Accounts Receivable debt management is maintained within thresholds
Payment Plan Management and ensure payment plans are loaded into internal systems for use by stores
Finance liaison for the addition and setup of new credit providers, across all entities
Ensuring cash and foreign currency requirements are upheld
Ensure all teams close off in line with the EOM schedule
Responsibility for reviewing journals and balance sheet reconciliations as part of month end management reporting
Liaise with external auditors on all matters relating to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Banking
Subject matter expert for existing systems, including the POS, ERP (Dynamics 365) and other external providers (such as Givex)
Continually reviewing processes and implementing change, including considering new software and procedures to streamline current business processes.
The successful applicant will ideally have:
Previous experience across each of the key areas - Accounts Payable, Receivable and Banking
Leadership skills, to successfully manage, develop an effective team with differing professional approaches and skill levels.
Highly developed written and oral skills.
Developed computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Dynamics 365.
In return we offer:
Exposure to retail environments - we are a Global brand
A competitive salary package and benefits
A key contributor to an internationally expanding retail business
Flat organisation structure with accountability
Generous employee purchasing privileges
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