SCUK Finance Assistant, 12 month Fixed Term Contract in Milton Keynes

This job is with Santander UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Santander Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading motor finance companies and we are currently looking for a Finance Assistant on a 12 month fixed-term contract. The purpose of this role is to provide accurate and timely reporting to clients on rental charges and related finance information. The role involves reconciling statements, investigating discrepancies, resolving queries end-to-end, and supporting the accurate processing of financial data. The Finance Administrator will build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure queries are managed efficiently and outcomes are clearly communicated. Please note this role is a hybrid role with at least 3 days a week in the Unity Place office. Remote workers will not be considered.

Responsibilities will include:

• Verify contract hire invoices against CLM system records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all rental invoices are reported accurately in line with agreed client profiles and reporting requirements.
• Investigate, pursue, resolve and report contract hire rental invoice queries, providing clear updates and outcomes to clients.
• Complete quarterly checks for all clients to confirm that rental queries are cleared within the required timescale.
• Train, support and assist colleagues to ensure client reports are completed accurately and delivered within agreed deadlines.
• Complete weekly and monthly checks of supplier's statements, supporting clearance of outstanding invoices and unallocated cash.
• Support resolution of client issues with suppliers through communication and, where required, attendance at meetings.
• Co-ordinate and review Expected Charges completed by team members to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Create and maintain charge batches to enable timely processing.
• Manage and process movement recharges.
• Carry out ad hoc duties and support other functions within the finance department as required.

Measures of success / KPIs:

• Expected Charges completed accurately and on time; rental queries resolved and reported within agreed timescales; suppliers statements checked regularly; accurate client reporting delivered; strong working relationships maintained; support provided to help the team meet deadlines and quality standards.

What we're looking for:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Confident, professional and personable approach
• Hands-on and proactive problem solving
• Effective teamwork and stakeholder communication
• Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Some accounts environment experience desirable, including reconciliation work, purchase/sales ledger, invoice query resolution, statement reconciliation, BACS and payment runs
• Strong data management, time management and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good general accounting knowledge.
• Studying towards a finance qualification is desirable but not essential.

We have a range of benefits available which include:

• Competitive salary range of £27,500 to £28,500 dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Private medical cover
• £500 flexible benefit allowance
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme
• Gym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres etc.

Other things you need to know:

The hours for this role are 09:00-17:00 across Monday to Friday.

Inclusion: At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair. At Santander Consumer Finance we have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual) or victimisation of any kind. Should you want to be considered for part time hours, please let us know and we can assess your requirements.

What are the next steps: If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills, experience, and knowledge then we'd love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply which will take you through some questions and allow you to submit your CV and covering letter.