Ledger Supervisor

Location: Woodland Way, Commerce Park, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RY

About Finance at THG

THG is one of the world’s fastest growing and largest online retailers. We have over a decade of experience building and growing brands in the Beauty and Wellness sectors, in over 160 markets. We create brilliant digital brand experiences and our in-house team design, develop and build a bespoke proprietary technology platform that is used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. With a world-class business, a proprietary technology platform, and disruptive business model, our ambition is to be the global digital leader. Our culture is fast-paced and ambitious – we like to move twice as fast others believe to be possible. This belief is a fundamental part of the DNA that has supported our incredible growth. Our people are our strength; our colleagues are encouraged to think creatively and are empowered to turn their ideas into actions. To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG and play a part in driving the Group forward on its truly exciting journey.

About Acheson & Acheson 

THG acquired Acheson & Acheson in 2018 to bring full service, product development & manufacturing in-house to supply innovative branded and THG Beauty Brand products to the industry. Capabilities include:

• In-house market knowledge & trends
• End-to-end service from idea generation through to manufacturing and launch
• Technical, commercial and production expertise
• Outstanding customer service

About the Finance Team 

Based within the Beauty Division of the business, The Finance Team is responsible for invoicing and receiving cash from customers, paying suppliers whilst maximizing internal cashflow, monitoring operational overhead spend and maximizing value add to EBITDA. As the business expands and takes on new challenges in the form of acquired businesses or new ventures, finance is there to support every step of the way, leading to dynamic and challenging roles – no two days are the same! Common characteristics among our team are the ability to drive change, adaptability and resourcefulness, to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance.

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Ledger Supervisor is responsible for the operating cash of the business inclusive of both sales and purchase ledger duties. Daily tasks will vary between invoicing our customers, reconciling bank transactions to paying our suppliers.

As a Ledger Supervisor you your responsibilities will be: 

• To ensure that accurate and timely completion of the sales ledger including but not limited to:
  a. Producing and distribution customer invoices accurately 
  b. Producing customer statements
  c. Allocating and reconciling customer remittances
  d. Chasing and reporting aged debtors
  e. Dealing with any customer enquires
• To ensure the accurate and timely completion of the purchase ledger including but not limited to:
  Passing and processing and processing supplier invoices/credits
  b. Producing and allocating supplier payments
  c. Reconciling supplier statements
  d. dealing with all supplier invoice/ credit queries
• To produce accurate month end reports across purchase and sales ledger, understanding the detail and content
• To maintain and update where necessary accurate procedures of all aspects of the job role, ensuring adequate cover can be arranges in times of absence
• To accurately complete monthly petty cash reconciliations
• To accurately complete pre-paid card and employee expenses in line with policy
• To accurately process new supplier credit application forms in line with policy
• To follow all company polices and procedures, raising any concerns to the financial controller
• To assist and perform any other accounts duties as and when required
• Management of 1 FTE
• Communicating effectively and positively with all teams, colleagues and managers.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety for yourself and other persons who may be affected by your work

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Ideally the candidate will have ledger or accounting experience
• Must be highly numerate with experience working in excel
• Strong analytical skills
• High levels of attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Commercially aware
• Driven to achieve results and improvements

What's in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym (Manchester).
• Access to our on-site physio (Manchester).

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber (Manchester).
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.