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Finance Administrator
  • United Kingdom - Manchester -
1 year ago
£19174 - £21809 Per year
Finance Administrator
Full Time
Job Description
  • You will work within a payables and receivables environment.
  • You will be called upon where necessary to carry out receivables and payables duties which include, posting and allocating BACS and cheque receipts to Centre’s, chase outstanding invoices for payment, inputting manual invoices, posting and matching supplier invoices to purchase orders, producing payment hold report and making supplier payments, and any other duties required.
  • Proactively manages internal and external queries, using appropriate communication channels and escalating where appropriate, in order to ensure that expectations are managed effectively and that all queries are followed up in a timely and efficient manner, delivering excellent service experience at all times.
  • Demonstrates commercial flexibility by undertaking other responsibilities which are of a commensurate level as business needs change, including training to be fully competent with designated receivable functions.
  • Ensures that all transactional processes are executed on time, with high levels of accuracy and as efficiently as possible to improve the overall cost efficiency of the department and minimize the risk of error which could result in a financial penalty.
  • Ensures all business processes that impact on the Finance team are delivered effectively and collaboratively with internal colleagues to find solutions to issues that could hinder the ability to provide timely and accurate payments to our suppliers and the posting and allocation of receipts
  • Takes personal responsibility for the effective delivery of the Finance teams cycle of work, using judgment to refer or resolve issues and meets or exceeds established service levels and KPIs in line with departmental objectives maximizing our ability to meet its strategic objectives.
  • Protects company’s reputation and minimizes risk by ensuring the security processes for various electronic files, reports, and documentation are followed, all data is up-to-date and password protected and access is managed and auditable as appropriate.
  • Drives a culture of continuous improvement by seeking opportunities for development of the process and procedures operating within a Finance Transaction team to maximize the overall efficiency and performance of the Finance Team.

Benefits

  • You will be dealing with payables and receivables and communicating with customers and internal stakeholders alike.
  • Accuracy, attention to detail whilst working at pace and the ability to build meaningful working relationships are key to this role so if this is you, we would love to hear from you.
  • You will have a working week of 35 hours per week.
  • You will have a good pension; you can contribute up to 7% and we will put in 11.5% giving 18.5% towards your pension.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Thorough and up to date knowledge of purchase ledger/sales ledger/accounts payable and receivable practices and techniques
  • Good understanding of the need for financial controls, data protection and confidentiality, and risk
  • Good knowledge of the Purchase to Pay (P2P) and PO processes.
  • Knowledge of a receivables function and the importance of speed and accuracy
  • Certification to demonstrate a broad general level of education, preferably in a relevant subject area.
  • Ability to manage and deliver to strict deadlines and targets
  • Ability to operate autonomously, an inspiring self-starter demonstrating passion, energy and drive
  • Collaborative worker with a flexible approach able to adapt easily to change
  • Embraces, implements and embeds change
  • Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong keyboard skills, including proficiency in the use of desktop word processing, excel spread sheets and email software
  • Ability to use computerized business systems with speed and accuracy
  • Ability to deal with written and telephone enquiries from internal and external customers effectively
  • A high level of customer service focus
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Methodical and accurate methods of working
  • Highly numerate
  • Experience of computerized financial systems
  • Experience of working in a service driven environment to deadlines
  • Experience of accounts receivable and credit control procedures
  • Cash posting and allocation
  • Invoice production, including understanding of revenue coding

Reference no: 94545

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