Finance Administrator - Stafford, United Kingdom - Wilde Associates

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Job Title:
Finance Administrator (Sales Ledger)


Location:
Stafford


Salary:
£25,000 to £34,000 an annual discretionary bonus (up to 12.5% of the annual salary), private healthcare (for the employee only), 20 days annual leave per year, option to join the company pension scheme, parking


Job Type:
Permanent


Job Reference:
PH10510


Role Purpose
Our client is one of the UK's leading waste management services.


The Financial Controller - Waste is looking to recruit a Finance Administrator (Sales) / Assistant Account to join the Finance Team.

The key purpose of the Finance Administrator is to manage the Sales Ledger and banking administration whilst also being a key contact for customers, sales team, site staff, and other member of the Finance Department.

You should be a team player and willing to help and support your colleagues as needed to ensure that deadlines are achieved etc.


Must Haves

  • AAT Qualified and possess at least 5 years of working in an accountancy role
  • Proven ability as an intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel user (including the SUMIFs and VLOOKUPs)
  • Proven ability of maintaining high standards of work and must have an eye for detail
  • The proven ability to identify and resolve issues and concerns with colleagues and external suppliers and customers
  • The proven ability to work alone and with colleagues as needed
  • Possesses a flexible approach to work and is willing to take on new activities as needed to support the business
  • An excellent communicator both in writing and verbally
  • Deadline driven and possesses the ability prioritise their own workload
  • Has a proactive nature and approach to their work and demonstrates a "can do" attitude.

Primary Purpose of the Role


The post holder will manage the Sales Ledger administration as well as banking administration, whilst being a key contact between our customers, sales team, site staff and other members of the finance team.


Key Accountabilities

  • The Finance Administrator (Sales)/Assistant Accountant will:
  • Raise and process sales invoices, ensuring timely and accurate posting of customer invoices/payments.
  • Review / reconcile ticket data between our internal Sales and finance systems (WeighSoft and Access).
  • Work with colleagues as needed to facilitate the completion of Month and Year End processes, such as reconciliation of the Sales Control spreadsheets/Aged Debtor Analysis.
  • Undertake monthly bank reconciliations, communicating with colleagues to ensure accurate and timely postings.
  • Resolving issues and concerns raised through communication with our Sales team, Site staff and customers and action relevant solutions.
  • Supply Sales/Customer/system data as required for our Annual Audit process.
  • Act as the main point of contact for council contracts, work with colleagues as needed to resolve queries, and facilitate price increases/changes in a timely manner.
  • Supply monthly council sales reports and Ticket analysis for Council Contracts.
  • Act as a key contact between the waste solutions department and Finance.
  • Supply adhoc cover as required to cover for the Credit Control function.
  • Carry out other reasonable tasks where requested members of management.
Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this role


Job Type:
Permanent


Salary:
£25,000.00-£34,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Stafford, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
PH10510

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