Finance Administrator

Our client is a family run business founded over 80 years ago. Now in its fourth generation of family management, the Group employs over 100 people across multiple business units in the construction and manufacturing sectors. As the head office for the seven trading businesses, they provide services centrally for the businesses in Finance, Operations & Marketing. The businesses are specialists in what they do and are bound together by core business principles and a strong work ethic. As an Fiance Administrator within this Family Business, you will be working in a close-knit team environment in a Company that has thier employees at the centre of everything they do. Working Hours: Monday Friday - 40 hours a week. The Role The Finance Administrator will join thier existing Group Finance team on a full time permenent basis. You will be expected to support various aspects of the finance function with an emphasis on credit control and sales ledger administration, but expectation is that the role will also include but will not limited to, general finance administration, purchase invoice processing, customer collections, supporting both supplier and customer queries. All should be carried out in an efficient and timely manner complying with internal control procedures at all times. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, exceptional computer / systems skills, an eye for detail and the ability to pick up multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple stakeholders and activities at once. This role would suit a candidate who can work in an agile and fast changing environment who enjoys variety. Sage200 and Sage 50 payroll systems knowledge is desirable. The role would suit a candidate who has strong interpersonal skills, someone who builds relationships at all levels with ease. You will have a track record in a similar level role within a finance team. You will possess strong quantitative and analytical skills and have an innovative approach to problem solving. You will also have an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will be a team player and have the desire to be hands on, flexible and proactive in the role. Accounts Receivable Supporting the collection of customer debt. Liaising with clients and internal contacts to reconcile customer account discrepancies. Liaise with sites to obtain and verify customer account documentation. Oversee the opening of any new sales or customer accounts. Daily Customer cash receipt allocations. Maintenance and monitoring of customer credit limits across multiple companies & systems. Accounts payable Matching and posting invoices against purchase orders, ensuring purchase orders are being created and maintained correctly. Completing supplier credit application forms. Liaise with sites to obtain and verify supplier account documentation. Supplier Statement reconciliation's and account maintenance. Weekly and ad hoc supplier payments runs. Creditors month end close process and reporting to Management Accountants. Finance Administration Support Intercompany recharges in each business unit (sales and purchases). Weekly Bank reconciliation's. Completion and submission of CIS Returns. Any other ad hoc duties. The Candidate At least 3 years experience in a similar role Strong IT skills and experience of Excel, Sage 200 Sage 50 payroll and Office 365 Protean knowledge would be an advantage Strong communication skills with both external and internal stakeholders Professional telephone manner with excellent customer service skills Organised and efficient Excellent attention to detail Knowledge/experience of the construction / manufacturing industry is desirable It will be an advantage if you have worked within a Group company setting What's on Offer Remuneration: A competitive salary Holiday: 24 days holiday + 8 days statutory. Pension: Statutory Pension contribution. Genuine Development opportunity's Wellbeing: On-site small gym. Please apply today for immediate consideration to INDKTT TPBN1_UKTJ