As the Finance Administrator, you will be reporting to the Finance Supervisor where you have the opportunity to gain broad experience. Your main duties will be inputting data and maintain accurate financial records for sales, purchase and general ledgers, to ensure suppliers are paid to terms, to ensure debts are paid on time and to provide support to the Finance team.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Administrator
Create new supplier and customer accounts
Credit assessments and establish credit limits based on credit checks.
Process purchase invoices in document management system
Processing manual purchase and sales invoices and credit notes in accounting system
Arranging approval of invoices for payment
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve reconciling items
Highlight and put on hold incorrect invoices and inform suppliers
Liaise with and report to relevant stakeholders regarding unmatched invoices
Provide analysis including reporting on overdue creditors, debtors, payments patterns with both suppliers and customers.
Deal with telephone and email queries from suppliers and customers.
Process sterling and foreign payment runs mid - month and month end
Deal with customer queries and debt collection
Support the management accounts team with month end duties and processes to evolve over time
Support with audit and other statutory duties where required
Provide administrative support when requiredExperience, Skills, and Attributes Required for the Purchase Ledger Administrator
Confidence and professionalism in responding to inbound calls and emails received
Attention to detail regarding data entry, and accuracy are essential
Ability to work to an intermediate level in Excel
A demonstrable ability to learn new systems and processes
A desire to evolve the role and encompass additional account assistant duties over time
An ability to use initiative and apply problem-solving skills where appropriate
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well both independently and in a team
Strong organisational, planning and time management skills
Good command of the English language, both written and spokenWhat's in it for you?
A starting salary up to £26,000
Study support as progression
23 days holiday plus UK bank holiday, rising to 25 days holiday after five years' service
Holiday Buying additional 5 days option to purchase
Life Insurance
Annual Bonus
Health Cash Plan Scheme
On-site training
Excellent career progression opportunities
Modern facilities
Employee functions including annual Summer Social
Charitable fundraising opportunities
Free car parkingHours
Office based 5 days per week, 38.5 hours per week, 08:30-17:00 (Monday to Thursday), 08:30-15:30 (Friday)Application Process
If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV to Julie as soon as possible or call to discuss further