Finance Administrator

Company Description

• Finance Administrator
• Location: Bourne End (Hybrid Working)
• Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week)

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Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance? Then we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Finance Administrator to take the next step in their career. Come and join a successful global company that offers progression opportunities and flexible benefits! If you are passionate about Ecological Transformation and eager to make a positive impact on our planet, we want to hear from you!

You will support the collectables / payables team with all administration processes and be SOX compliant. Playing a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations across the company.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create promises of payment for all customers using Sidetrade.
• Upload customer invoices to external portals.
• Process new customer account forms and obtain the latest credit checks through Experian.
• Update the in-house system with any new alerts received from Companies House.
• Conduct credit “health checks” on external companies and provide recommendations on their creditworthiness when requested.
• Process and reconcile all receipts and payments across all business units to the appropriate bank accounts.
• Maintain and update daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Issue County Court claim forms when necessary.
• Process and pay employee expenses using the in-house system.
• Process supplier invoices through a scanning tool using a three-way match.
• Liaise with internal customers to obtain invoice approvals through Smartsheets.
• Process new supplier account forms.
• Provide Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable support as required.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are compliant with SOX and group policies.

Business Expertise

• Demonstrates a good understanding of how assigned duties contribute to the overall work of the team.
• Understands how assigned responsibilities relate to and integrate with others within the team or unit.

Leadership

• No Supervisory Responsibilities.

• Responsible for self-management and prioritization of own workload.

Problem Solving

• Selects appropriate alternatives from defined options in a variety of work routines.
• Works within well-defined procedures that may involve multiple tasks and workflows.
• Requires the ability to evaluate factual information and make sound judgments based on analysis.
• The quality and accuracy of work produced directly impact the effectiveness of the team.

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates clear and courteous verbal and written communication.
• Responds to internal and external queries via telephone and email with professionalism and efficiency.
• Experience working within an office environment.
• Confident communicator with both internal and external customers.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Driven, proactive, and self-motivated approach to work.
• Experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable.
• Responds to internal and external queries via telephone and email with professionalism and efficiency.
• Experience working within an office environment.
• Confident communicator with both internal and external customers.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Driven, proactive, and self-motivated approach to work.
• Experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

Essential

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of working in a shared services environment.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Google applications, particularly Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards and Google Suite systems.
• Knowledge or experience of working in a shared services environment.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Google applications, particularly Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards and Google Suite systems.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term security. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge, plus birthday leave to celebrate your special day. Our company car benefit provides you with the flexibility to travel in comfort, while our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for your future. 

We are partnered with a great benefits provider to offer you exclusive discounts and recognition programs. Maintain your eye health and stay protected with our eye care and flu vouchers. Take advantage of our well being services, including 24/7 access to virtual GP consultations, and refer a friend to be in with a chance of being rewarded for helping us grow our teams with talented individuals.

That's not all… you also have the option to enrol in a range of flexible benefits, including Private Medical Insurance, Buy / Sell Annual Leave,  Group Income Protection, Dental and Travel Insurance. You can also opt for Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover for both you and your partner, for added peace of mind. And lastly you can take advantage of Personal Computer, Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes to further enhance your lifestyle.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Water Technologies UK, we’re proud to bte known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business.  We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully. 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.