The Mentholatum Company – Accounts Assistant (12-month FTC)

Company: Rutherford Cross
Apply for the The Mentholatum Company – Accounts Assistant (12-month FTC)
Location: East Kilbride
Job Description:

Job Description

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Job Title – Accounts Assistant 12m FTC

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Reports To – Financial Controller

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Location – East Kilbride (hybrid)

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Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by The Mentholatum Company to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This post is responsible for providing financial administration and transaction-processing support, primarily across Accounts Payable, UK payroll, employee expenses and designated month-end accounting activities.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Accounts Payable – invoice processing, obtaining approvals and paying suppliers

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• Supplier account set-up, reconciliation, query management and resolution

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• Payment processing – suppliers, employee expenses and other ad hoc payments

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• Journal Entry processing, account analysis, reconciliations

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• Preparation of the monthly UK payroll, for review and approval, including accruals and monthly reconciliations

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• Review and process employee expenses and company credit card claims in accordance with company policy

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• Preparation of the monthly royalties payable report and self-billing to group companies

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• Reconcile and agree intercompany balances with trading partners

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• Support the timely completion of the month-end close and provide cover for other Finance activities where required

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Core Deliverables:

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• Contribute to the smooth operation of the Finance Function and timely month-end close process

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• Monthly revaluation of foreign balances on Purchase and Sales ledgers

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• Monthly UK payroll accurately prepared and committed for payment within strict deadlines

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Key Accountabilities:

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• Accurate and timely preparation of the monthly UK payroll for review and approval

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• Accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments and employee expenses

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• Timely completion of assigned month-end journals, reconciliations and analysis schedules

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• Accurate preparation of monthly royalty reports and agreement of intercompany balances

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• Compliance with delegated authorities, Finance procedures and internal controls

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The Individual:

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• Financial and numeracy skills to a high level of accuracy

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• Strong in all Office 365 products with a high level of competency in Excel

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• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) within the finance team and wider organisation

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• Can demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines and adapt a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business

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• Can demonstrate the use of initiative to overcome problems or improve ways of working

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• Knowledge of UK payroll and benefits tax legislation including PAYE, P11D and PAYE Settlement

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• Good understanding of payroll rules and processes and competent with the ADP iHCM2 payroll system

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• Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations or similar ERP Financial software system

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Salary and Benefits:

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• Competitive salary

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• Hybrid working (3 days on-site / 2 from home)

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• Early finish on Fridays

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• 33 days’ holiday + holiday purchase scheme

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• Discretionary Christmas and annual bonus

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• Pension: 3% employee contribution with 6% employer

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• 8x life assurance

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• Group income protection

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• Private medical insurance

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For more information, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026