Finance Technician - Business Support in Wednesbury

The Metal Centre is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Technician to join our Business Support team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the purchase-to-pay process and supporting strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Process, match and verify supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce ad-hoc payment requests in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with Shared Services to ensure accounts payable records remain accurate, complete and up to date.
• Maintain GRNI integrity through regular reviews and work with Shared Services to ensure reconciliations are completed.
• Process and monitor debit notes, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and resolved.
• Support with internal and external audit activities by providing information and documentation as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate finance processes, supporting the implementation of more efficient ways of working.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach.
• Has excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Possesses strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Has strong communication skills and can confidently engage with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Is comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, with a strong focus on identifying and implementing process improvements, including the use of automation to drive efficiency.
• Has previous experience within Finance, Accounts Payable, or Business Support environment.
• Previous experience within a stockholding or logistics would be beneficial.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• A commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to investigate and resolve issues.
• The ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
• A willingness to learn and contribute to the ongoing development of the finance team.