Role Overview 

We are recruiting for a finance administrator to help and support the finance team, they will support the purchase ledger team with ensuring all suppliers are paid in a timely manner. Support the sale ledger administrator to ensure payment of invoices and keep cash flowing within the business. Assist the Management Accountant and Group Financial Controller in managing day-to-day administrative tasks. This role will be a stepping stone to enhance the candidate’s knowledge and experience within a finance function. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Checking supplier statements and reconciling supplier accounts whilst continuing to build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and team members.
• Responding to supplier queries via phone and email.
• Processing staff expenses and credit cards.
• Help and support a small team of purchase ledger clerks.
• Maintain and update the purchase ledger system to ensure accurate supplier records are kept and regularly reviewed.
• Maintaining the accounts inbox and organising responses 
• Help file and organize financial documents (e.g., invoices, receipts) for easy retrieval.
• Answer phone calls, emails, and respond to general finance-related inquiries.
• Other ad-hoc duties for the finance department as required by the Management Accountant and Group Financial Controller.

Skills & Attributes 

• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport with suppliers and colleagues.
• Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Proactive and can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn and expand their finance knowledge. 
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality when handling financial information.
• Ability to identify issues in financial documents or processes and suggest solutions.