Martin Group of Companies

H.W. Martin Holdings Limited Job Title: Accounts Assistant Department: Finance Reporting to: Head of Finance Location: Blackwell, Derbyshire (J28, M1) Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Additional benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Fully Paid Company Pension, Life Assurance, Discretionary Bonus, Employee Assistance Programme About the H. W. Martin Group: The Martin Group of Companies (est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, through a trained and certificated workforce of over 1,600 delivering works and support services from design, through to build and onward maintenance. With a turnover of more than 300m and a fleet of over 500 vehicles we are a major contributor in our fields of expertise. Job Purpose To provide accounting and administrative support to the Management Accounts team, assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensuring the smooth running of the department. The role will involve a combination of routine accounting duties, financial data processing, spreadsheet preparation, reconciliations and general administration. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and organising financial information, maintaining accurate records and preparing supporting schedules for month-end reporting. Key Responsibilities Management Accounts Support: Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts. Preparing and posting month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation. Completing regular balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies. Reviewing nominal ledger accounts to ensure transactions are accurately recorded. Preparing and maintaining supporting schedules for management accounts. Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures, ensuring deadlines are achieved. Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing additions, disposals and depreciation. Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and providing supporting information to external auditors. Producing financial reports and analysis as required by management. Supporting other members of the Finance Department with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks. Assisting with month-end procedures and ensuring deadlines are met. Identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and reporting procedures. Supporting the Head of Finance with ad hoc financial projects and duties as required. Skills and Experience Essential: Experience working within a Management Accounts or Finance team. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Good numerical skills and attention to detail. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and manage own workload. Comfortable working with spreadsheets and large volumes of financial information. Methodical approach to completing tasks. Ability to undertake detailed and repetitive work accurately. Good communication skills and confidence liaising with other departments. Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines. Desirable: Understanding of management accounts and month-end procedures. Experience preparing spreadsheets and financial reports. Knowledge of nominal ledger codes and basic accounting principles. Experience using accounting software. AAT Level 2 or 3, or currently studying towards an accounting qualification. Personal Attributes: Organised, methodical and conscientious. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Self-motivated with the ability to remain focused on longer tasks. Reliable and able to work to regular deadlines. Proactive approach to identifying and resolving basic issues. Flexible and willing to assist colleagues where required. Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop. Takes pride in completing work thoroughly and accurately. Next Steps If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills to take on this vital role then please submit your CV or use our online Application form below and submit your details. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice to see how we manage your data, which can be found on our website.

H.W. Martin Holdings Limited Job Title: Part-Time Purchase Ledger Assistant Department: Finance Reporting to: Head of Finance Location: Blackwell, Derbyshire (J28, M1) Hours: Part-Time Minimum 25 Hours Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Additional benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays (pro rata based on days worked), Fully Paid Company Pension, Life Assurance, Discretionary Bonus, Employee Assistance Programme About the H. W. Martin Group: The Martin Group of Companies (est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, through a trained and certificated workforce of over 1,600 delivering works and support services from design, through to build and onward maintenance. With a turnover of more than 300m and a fleet of over 500 vehicles we are a major contributor in our fields of expertise. Job Purpose To provide efficient and accurate support to the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices and credit notes are processed correctly and in a timely manner. The role will involve processing supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, reconciling supplier statements and assisting with supplier payment runs. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries and ensure the smooth running of the purchase ledger. Key Responsibilities Receiving, checking and processing supplier invoices and credit notes onto the accounting system. Ensuring invoices are correctly coded to the appropriate nominal ledger codes, departments and contracts. Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies. Dealing with supplier queries relating to invoices, outstanding balances and payments. Preparing and processing weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, ensuring invoices are paid in accordance with agreed payment terms. Ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and kept up to date. Assisting with month-end purchase ledger procedures. Maintaining accurate electronic records and supporting documentation. Skills and Experience Essential: Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role. Good numerical skills and attention to detail. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Good communication skills. Personal Attributes: Organised and methodical. Reliable and conscientious. Strong attention to detail. Proactive when dealing with queries. Professional when communicating with suppliers. Able to work independently and manage workload effectively. Next Steps If you like the sound of a career with us, send us a copy of your CV and a short letter detailing why you think you would be a great catch. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice to see how we manage your data, which can be found on our website.

H.W. Martin Holdings Limited Job Title: Part-Time Credit Controller Department: Finance Reporting to: Head of Finance Location: Blackwell, Derbyshire (J28, M1) Hours: Part-Time Minimum 25 Hours/Week Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, with benefits Additional benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays (pro rata based on days worked), Fully Paid Company Pension, Life Assurance, Discretionary Bonus, Employee Assistance Programme About the H. W. Martin Group: The Martin Group of Companies (est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, through a trained and certificated workforce of over 1,600 delivering works and support services from design, through to build and onward maintenance. With a turnover of more than 300m and a fleet of over 500 vehicles we are a major contributor in our fields of expertise. Job Purpose To take responsibility for the day-to-day credit control function, ensuring customer accounts are monitored effectively, and outstanding debts are collected in a timely manner. The role will involve maintaining regular contact with customers, chasing overdue invoices, resolving payment queries and helping to minimise outstanding debt across the business. The successful candidate will be organised, confident and proactive, with good communication and negotiation skills and the ability to manage customer relationships professionally whilst ensuring agreed payment terms are adhered to. Key Responsibilities Credit Control: Monitoring customer accounts and reviewing aged debt reports on a regular basis. Proactively contacting customers regarding outstanding and overdue invoices. Following up on promised payment dates and ensuring commitments are met. Sending customer statements and copies of outstanding invoices where required. Maintaining regular communication with customers to ensure payments are received within agreed terms. Identifying overdue and high-risk accounts and escalating concerns where necessary. Monitoring customer accounts against agreed credit limits. Highlighting accounts approaching or exceeding their credit limits. Assisting with decisions regarding placing accounts on hold or restricting further services where appropriate. Maintaining accurate records of all credit control activity and customer communications. Supporting the business in reducing aged debt and improving cash flow. Customer Account Management: Building and maintaining professional relationships with customers. Responding to customer queries regarding outstanding invoices and account balances. Investigating payment discrepancies and unallocated cash. Resolving invoice queries by liaising with internal departments. Following up on disputed invoices and ensuring queries are progressed promptly. Liaising with operational teams to obtain supporting documentation, timesheets, purchase orders and job information where required. Ensuring customer account information and contact details are kept up to date. Monitoring customer payment patterns and identifying any changes in payment behaviour. Skills and Experience Essential: Previous experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role. Confident and professional telephone manner. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise tasks. Confident dealing with customers and handling difficult payment conversations. Good attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work towards targets and meet deadlines. Personal Attributes: Proactive and persistent approach to debt collection. Confident and assertive when dealing with overdue accounts. Professional and diplomatic when managing customer relationships. Organised and methodical. Able to work independently and use initiative. Resilient and comfortable having difficult conversations. Strong attention to detail. Reliable and flexible approach to work. Next Steps If you like the sound of a career with us, send us a copy of your CV and a short letter detailing why you think you would be a great catch. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice to see how we manage your data, which can be found on our website.