Finance Administrator in Burton Latimer

Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Company Summary: We are a family business founded over 80 years ago. Now in its third generation of family management, the Group employs over 150 people across multiple businesses in a variety of different industries. As the head office for our six trading businesses, we are located in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire. We provide services centrally for our businesses in Finance, IT, HR, Health & Safety & Marketing. As an employee in a family business, you will be working in a close-knit team environment in a company that has our employees at the centre of everything we do. Our businesses operate in a variety of different industries but are bound together by core business principles and a strong work ethic to unite us as one Group.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday between the hours of 0800 – 18:00 – 40 hours a week.

Job Role/Description: We are recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join our existing Group Finance team on a full-time basis. You will be expected to support various aspects of the finance function with an emphasis on purchase invoice processing, but the expectation is that the role will also include, but not be limited to, general finance administration, credit control, supporting both supplier and customer queries. All duties should be carried out in an efficient and timely manner complying with internal control procedures at all times.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, exceptional computer/systems skills, an eye for detail and the ability to pick up multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple stakeholders and activities at once. This role would suit a candidate who can work in an agile and fast-changing environment who enjoys variety. Sage 200 systems knowledge is desirable. The role would suit a candidate who has strong interpersonal skills, someone who builds relationships at all levels with ease. You will have a track record in a similar level role within a finance team. You will possess strong quantitative and analytical skills and have an innovative approach to problem solving. You will also have an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will be a team player and have the desire to be hands-on, flexible and proactive in the role.

Responsibilities: In the role you will work closely with each of the Bennie Group trading businesses, key tasks and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Accounts Payable: Matching and posting invoices against purchase orders, ensuring purchase orders are being created and maintained correctly. Liaise with sites to obtain and verify supplier account documentation. Supplier statement reconciliations and account maintenance. Weekly and ad hoc supplier payments runs. Creditors month end close process and reporting to Management Accountants.
• Accounts Receivable: Supporting the collection of customer debt. Liaising with clients and internal contacts to reconcile customer account discrepancies. Liaise with sites to obtain and verify customer account documentation. Oversee the opening of any new sales or customer accounts. Daily customer cash receipt allocations. Maintenance and monitoring of customer credit limits across multiple companies & systems.
• Finance Administration Support: Intercompany recharges in each business unit (sales and purchases). Weekly bank reconciliations. Completion and submission of CIS Returns. Any other ad hoc duties.

At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Strong IT skills and experience of Excel, Sage 200 and Office 365. Protean knowledge would be an advantage. Strong communication skills with both external and internal stakeholders. Professional telephone manner with excellent customer service skills. Organised and efficient. Excellent attention to detail. Knowledge/experience of the construction/manufacturing industry is desirable. It will be an advantage if you have worked within a Group company setting.

What We Offer: Remuneration: We offer a competitive salary. Development: We are committed to investing in our people, so we invest in you. Development is in your hands, and we want to enable this so your progression at Bennie is only limited by what you want to achieve. Pets: Office based employees are invited to bring their well-behaved dogs into the office. Finally, our long-standing family tradition of giving staff a Christmas turkey.