Finance Administrator (Sales Ledger)
This job does not exist anymore.
Try running a new search or browse our vacancies.
Or fill in the form below to receive job alerts.
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Stafford, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Accountancy |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | PH10510 |
- Description
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
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 ad-hoc cover as required to cover for the Credit Control function.
· Carry out other reasonable tasks where requested members of management.
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
Hours of Work: 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (based on local hours where candidate is located)
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: PH10510
Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this role
