Job Advert: Finance Administrator
Location: Chiswick, London
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent & Hybrid
Working Pattern: Full Time (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm)
Our client, a leading organisation in the recycling industry, is seeking a dedicated Finance Administrator to join their dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing business that plays a vital role in promoting sustainability and environmental compliance for well-known brands.
About the Organisation:
Operating in the UK, our client provides exceptional expertise and data-driven solutions to navigate complex environmental regulations. With over 600 companies relying on their services, they are committed to building a more sustainable future through circular economy practises. The organisation boasts a friendly team of 60 in the UK and is part of a larger international group employing 500 individuals across 23 locations in 18 countries.
Role Overview:
As a Finance Administrator, you will work closely with a small yet busy finance team, ensuring that financial operations are executed efficiently, accurately, and promptly. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain a broad range of accounting experience within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Administration: Calculate, process, and send invoices to customers on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Accounts Receivables: Manage credit control through sales ageing reports, issue statements, send payment reminders, and follow up with customers. Ensure accurate cash allocations.
Accounts Payable: Assist in logging, chasing, coding, and processing supplier invoices against purchase orders. Upload invoices onto Xero.
Other Administration: Set up new suppliers, create purchase orders, review employee expense claims, perform credit checks, and allocate cash receipts and payments.
Business Support: Address external queries from suppliers and customers while assisting internal teams across operations, sales, marketing, and compliance.
Data Quality: Perform reconciliations, identify errors, check invoices, and ensure precise data processing at all times.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Experience in finance administration, accounts payables, or accounts receivables.
Intermediate Excel skills with a proven ability to enhance existing worksheets.
Familiarity with Xero and Sage50 accounting software.
Essential Attributes:
Customer-Focused: Ability to understand customer needs, maintain quality, identify errors, and propose effective solutions.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
Organised & Methodical: Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.
Team Player: Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a small team.
Quick Learner: Willingness to adapt to in-house financial systems with a focus on continuous improvement.
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