Four Squared Recruitment Ltd

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd in Redditch is seeking a meticulous Sales Ledger Clerk to join a growing finance team. You will maintain the sales ledger, post journals and accruals, and produce timely debtor reports, leveraging Excel and your accounting system knowledge. The role emphasizes system accuracy, reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations, with real involvement in month-end processes and data analysis to support business decisions.

Business Development Executive Location: Walsall Salary: £(phone number removed)K plus £3K OTE Hours of work: Mon-Fri 8-4.30pm or 8.30-5pm - Full time office based About the Company My client is an Electrical Distributors, striving to become a market leading distributor of domestic, commercial, and industrial products, specialising in the HVAC category. They are growing and expanding their team and are looking for a Business Development Executive. Purpose of the Role The Business Development Executive is responsible for driving growth while supporting the commercial performance of the business. Working closely with the Managing Director and Area Sales Managers, the role focuses on finding new customers, developing new and existing relationships whilst promoting products and services. The individual should also provide detailed sales analysis, forecasting, supplier performance, and identify opportunities to maximise sales, profitability, and long standing customer relationships. Business Development: Through lead generation, find new sales leads via warm outbound calling, emails and social media methods. Keep close contact with existing customers to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention, resulting in a consistent and growing level of spend. Monitor industry trends through market research with the interaction of suppliers and customers to track competitor actions and identify sales growth opportunities. Working closely with the Managing Director identify new brand and product opportunities to increase revenue, executing high initial and ongoing sales through strong marketing, promotions and other sales activities. Build and deliver e-mail campaigns, and report on resulting revenue and results. At all times display effective communication, data analysis and strong negotiation to increase sales and margin. Work closely with the External Sales team to deliver combined growth and customer satisfaction. Field incoming sales calls transferring them from enquiries to orders. Efficiently and accurately reply to customer enquiries and quotations via e-mail. Support the organistation of company events by interaction with suppliers, customers and colleagues. Through Social Media platforms, develop the awareness and reputation of the business. Other Duties: Assist with the production of bi-annual company catalogue, reviewing product updates, pricing and advertising. Work in conjunction with the design team to ensure product literature, data sheets and point of sale material is maintained to a current and high level. Assist with the launch of new ranges and products. Working in conjunction with the purchasing team ensure the business inventory is kept to the relevant level in conjunction with sales demand, creating an efficient stock turn result. Monitor and reduce aged stock within the company through varied sales techniques. Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous experience in sales and business development - min 2-3 years. High levels of communication through both clear verbal and written skills. Strong analytical and numerical skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent attention to detail. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to work collaboratively across departments. Desirable Knowledge of customer onboarding methods and skills. Resilience and drive, handling rejection and meeting sales targets. Understanding of sales KPI's and profitability. Commercial awareness & analytical thinking. Planning and organization. Strong communication skills. Attention to detail Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) High levels of customer interaction through both reactive and pro-active methods. Onboarding of new accounts. New customer spend levels. Contact and regeneration of lapsed accounts. Additional stockists of own brand range of products. Turnover and margin of own brand products. Reduction in aged and obsolete stock. The initial package would include: £34,000 basic salary. £3,000 potential bonus (based on KPI achievement). Pension Scheme. 22 days annual leave plus all bank holidays. Company events and exhibitions If you wish to be considered for this role, please email your cv to (url removed) or call me to discuss on (phone number removed). If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

Credit Controller Pershore Full-time - permanent £30,000p/a - £35,000p/a Job Summary We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Credit Controller to join our clients finance team. The Credit Controller will play an essential role in managing and maintaining the company's credit and collections processes, ensuring timely payments, minimising overdue balances, and fostering strong relationships with clients. This role is essential to maintaining healthy cash flow for the business. The successful candidate will have previous accounting or finance experience, enabling them to identify discrepancies, investigate account issues, recognise potential risks, and proactively resolve problems before they impact the business. Key Responsibilities Credit Management Establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships to ensure effective credit management. Strong organisation and co-ordination skills ensuring agreed timelines are met. Excellent communication skills for dealing with internal and external partners. Ability to work across various platforms and systems. Reporting to management team on all client accounts. Providing insights and recommendations on improving collections processes. Reviewing account activity and financial data to identify trends, anomalies, or potential payment issues. Investigating and resolving account discrepancies in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders. Key Skills and Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in various software systems. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure. Knowledge of credit control practices and financial regulations. Previous accounting or finance experience with the ability to analyse account information, identify discrepancies, and proactively resolve issues. A sound understanding of accounting principles and the impact of credit control on overall business cash flow and financial performance. This is a full time permanent position with a salary of £30,000 - £35,000p/a. For more information on this position please contact Harriet at Four Squared Recruitment. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

Finance Business Partner Bedfordshire Up to £70,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a true business partnering role where you can influence decision-making and drive performance? We're working with a successful and growing business in Bedfordshire looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to support senior stakeholders across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with operational teams, providing commercial insight and helping shape business strategy. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for delivering meaningful financial analysis, challenging performance and supporting key business decisions. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership and plenty of opportunity to make a real impact. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with operational and departmental leaders to improve financial performance. Producing budgets, forecasts and management reports. Providing insightful analysis on revenue, margins, costs and profitability. Supporting strategic projects, investment appraisals and business cases. Identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve commercial performance. Challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making through clear financial insight. Driving continuous improvement across financial reporting and planning processes. Supporting month-end activities and ensuring accurate financial information is delivered. About You You'll be a proactive and commercially focused finance professional who enjoys building relationships across the business. You'll ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be qualified by experience with relevant commercial experience). Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance or Management Accounting role. Strong analytical and financial modelling skills. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels. Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems. A collaborative approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. What's on Offer? Salary up to £70,000 Hybrid working Generous holiday allowance Pension scheme Ongoing professional development A collaborative and supportive working environment Genuine opportunity to influence business performance and progress your career If you're looking for a commercially focused finance role where you can add real value beyond the numbers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.