Orka Financial

Location: Middlesex Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Per Annum (Plus Benefits) Orka Financial is working with a global manufacturing business based in West Drayton to recruit a French or Spanish speaking Credit Controller who will become part of their wider Finance team. Responsibilities: Cash posting and allocation of customer payments. Running and collation of statements, invoices, and proof of deliveries. Chasing customers by email and phone proactively in a professional manner. Review customer master data, revisions to be passed onto appropriate internal teams. Ability to use credit agency reports to recommend correct credit limit on customer accounts. Responsible for Direct debit collection set ups. Ensuring departmental paperwork is filed accurately and in a timely manner. Follow queries to resolution and escalate issues to relevant teams/ manager in a timely manner. Placing Customer on credit hold. Liaising with internal Customers: Warehouse, Customer Services, Commercial teams. Responsible for order management such as releasing of orders. Handle sensitive financial information confidentially. Responsible for processing e-Invoicing. Perform credit checks and risk assessments on potential clients. To proactively participate in topics or other initiatives designed to improve the effectiveness or efficiency within the Accounts Payable team. Collaborate with the Finance team on customer account due diligence, terms, reconciliations, and payment recovery. Support with ad-hoc duties as and when required. Key Skills: Resilient, able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Strong Excel skills Strong numerical skills and ability to handle large volumes of data 3+ years of Credit Control experience preferred. Fluent in Spanish or French is essential.

Location: Berkshire Type: Permanent Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Per Annum (plus benefits) Our client is growing PE backed business who are highly acquisitive and continuing to acquire and grow their European operation. They seek to hire a progressive Group Financial Reporting Analyst, the role will suit a late stage- newly qualified Accountant wanting to work with a superb finance team of smart and inspiring individuals. Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Manager, the team is responsible for the preparation of the statutory financial statements, consolidated monthly management accounts and financial reporting for lenders. The team also supports the annual audit and budgeting processes, provides technical accounting guidance to both local and European finance teams and drives continuous process improvement in reporting and financial operations. As the group continues its strong growth trajectory, the Group Financial Reporting team plays a critical role in supporting this development and ensuring compliance and alignment with UK and group financial reporting policies. Responsibilities: o Produce statutory disclosures and audit supporting schedules o Prepare audit reconciliations, year-end assessments and other ad hoc audit support where required o Support the preparation of consolidated monthly financial reporting to the board o Prepare quarterly reporting for bank lenders o Providing support to local finance teams across Europe throughout the monthly reporting cycle o Responsibility for accounting within the group holding companies and various consolidations, including monthly adjusting entries and the related reconciliations o Responsibility and review of intra group finance arrangements across the group o Maintain compliance with FRS 102 through regular process review o Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the o Prepare regular reconciliations for key and complex group accounts o Manage the transition of group level reconciliations to Blackline software and tools o Support with preparing and completing balance sheet reviews across the group, to include ongoing implementation of control processes and reviews A salary of £45,000-£55,000 is on offer plus benefits

Location: Berkshire Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Per Annum (plus benefits) Our client is a growing multisite PLC who is seeking to hire an ambitious Business Intelligence Analyst. The role will suit somebody looking to further develop their data and BI skills using data and creating insightful meaningful analysis for the wider business. Responsibilities: Responding appropriately to ad hoc requests from internal customers for information needed to support understanding and analysis of BAU areas of the Business. Developing self service or scheduled reporting using BI tools where appropriate. Documenting requests for larger pieces of new reporting requirements in line with the process developed by the BI Technical Analyst. Reviewing the requirements documentation with the BI Technical Analyst. Developing reporting to support the needs of the business using the most appropriate BO tool for the user/report. Peer testing new reports developed by the BI team to ensure that they fit the business requirement they were meant to address successfully. Agreeing, conducting and documenting testing of new reporting in line with testing protocol developed by BI Technical Analyst & BW Team. Assisting in the development of reporting for new Business Objects tools. Removing old reports if they are superseded by this and ensure this is communicated to end users through the business liaison if appropriate to do so. Training and supporting end users in the use of appropriate Business Objects tools. Ensuring end users are aware of data sources, any data limitations or caveats around its use. Promoting use of the Business Objects portal across the business where possible. Seeking £35,000-£40,000 plus benefits

Location: Berkshire Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Per Annum Orka Financial is currently partnering with a growing sme business based in Wokingham that is looking to recruit a Financial Controller/Manager to report to the CEO and have responsibility for the companies' finance function. This role will lead and oversee all financial aspects of the business, ensuring robust financial management while driving strategic planning alongside the senior management team with the support of one direct report. The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance leader, responsible for maintaining internal controls, ensuring compliance, and supporting the company's expansion plans. Duties include, Managing one direct report Preparation of monthly management accounts, providing key financial insights. Ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled. Maintaining robust internal financial controls and processes. Administering company payroll, company pension and company cars. Weekly cashflow management, ensuring liquidity and financial stability. Handling VAT, PAYE, corporation tax queries and ensuring accurate tax compliance. Key contact for quarterly audits, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and best practices. Gathering information for auditors and ensuring quarterly audit meets deadline for group statutory accounts production. Preparing and presenting quarterly reports to the parent company. This role would suit someone qualified, perhaps recently (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) who is looking for a role that they can really make their own. The ideal candidate is ambitious, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of the finance function. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy strategic financial planning, and have the leadership qualities to guide the company through its next phase of growth. The company offers the opportunity to develop and a path to Finance Director/CFO