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Manage, mentor and develop 3 direct reports (management accountant, credit controller and purchase ledger administrator), with overall responsibility for a team of 6.\nQualifications, skills and experience:\nEssential:\nQualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 3+ years experience\nProfessional membership with a recognised accountancy body\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels\nAbility to influence and direct people\nMust be able to work independently for significant periods of time\nAbility to demonstrate effective team working across all disciplines within the company\nAble to prioritise workload effectively\nAbility to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail\nExcellent Excel modelling skills\nAbility to write financial policy and procedure documents\nDesirable:\nKnowledge of the electrical supply industry\nEducation to degree level or equivalent\nKnowledge and use of D365\nExcellent presentation skills\nKey Accountabilities:\nFinancial 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