Finance Administrator
- Recruiter
- Magnesium Elektron
- Location
- Swinton, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- Up to £18,000 + superb benefits
- Posted
- 04 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 02 May 2017
- Ref
- 1707
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Finance Administrator
Thriving business Magnesium Elektron have a newly created role for a driven and numerate professional, with a high level of attention to detail and previous experience undertaking accounts / finance administration tasks.
A global leader in developing, manufacturing and supplying magnesium products to technology industries worldwide, no one knows magnesium like Magnesium Elektron do. Established in 1936, the company operates nine manufacturing facilities worldwide, holding more patents on magnesium alloys than any other company in the world. The workforce of 150 like-minded people have a relentless drive to make things work, and a passion to achieve high quality standards. The ambitious company values each and every employee and invests significantly into personal development, nurturing a friendly and supportive culture.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, as a Finance Administrator you’ll assist in the smooth running of the finance department as part of a team of six focused and organised professionals. Your focus will be to provide robust administrative support, ensuring processes and procedures are followed to meet audit requirements.
Your responsibilities and duties will include, although not be limited to;
- Processing high volume of supplier invoices, cross referencing with purchase orders for accuracy
- Assisting with preparation and reconciliation of supplier statements
- Reconciling company bank accounts
- Ensuring appropriate authorisation for purchase orders
- Monitoring customer and supplier accounts
- Carrying out monthly internal audit controls
- Processing staff expense claims
- Assisting with monthly VAT reconciliations
- Supporting the preparation of departmental reports and creating procedure documentation
- Supporting credit control as and when required to ensure timely customer payments
To be considered for this Finance Administrator role you MUST have the following experience, knowledge, skills and attributes;
- Proven experience in finance/accounts administration with understanding of accounting processes and procedures
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office particularly Excel, and a basic level of knowledge with Word and PowerPoint
- Professional approach to work with flexibility towards tasks
- Ability to work well under pressure with a high level of attention to detail
- Superb organisational and time management skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
The following would be advantageous although not essential;
- AAT Level 2 or equivalent
- Awareness of auditing / SOX compliance requirements
In return;
You will be part of an ambitious business, where your efforts and performance will be noticed and rewarded.
Salary: £15,000 – £18,000 per annum, level dependent on experience
Excellent Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, retail discount card, and company shares incentive option. Plus generous pension, cycle to work, and childcare voucher schemes.
Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week, however consideration will be given to those seeking 30 hours / 4 days per week.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (although once established in the role flexibility may be available with start and finish times whilst still working contracted hours)
Contract Duration: Permanent
Location: Swinton (Greater Manchester)
This Finance Administrator vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Magnesium Elektron. At JVP Jobs we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker to help you make informed decisions. By applying for this role you are submitting your CV directly to our above named client. Please note that we DO NOT operate as a recruitment agency, all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Magnesium Elektron, and should they wish to progress your application further they will be in contact with you.
Magnesium Elektron requests for no recruitment agency contact please.
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