Finance Administrator

Title: Finance Administrator

Location: Wetherby, (LS22)

Salary £28k pa

Our client a globally recognised leader in furniture, are expanding there team and looking for an experienced Finance Administrator.

As they continue to develop their business across the UK, USA, UAE, and Asia, they are on the lookout for a Finance Administrator to enhance their team.

This is more than a job - it's your chance to be at the heart of a global expansion as they drive the business across the world's most vibrant markets.

Job Description:

As the Finance Administrator, you will play a pivotal role at the centre of their global operations.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will also have significant exposure to the Finance and Operations Directors and the Sales Teams, giving a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly, supportive and hands-on environment.

Your responsibilities will be variable day to day, and will include:

• Monitoring customer receipts across multiple currencies, updating ledgers accordingly, and keeping customers informed of the progress of their orders;
• Processing and coding purchase invoices onto the purchase ledger, and assisting with the preparation of supplier payment runs;
• Processing and coding employee expenses, and company credit card reconciliations, and dealing directly with our global sales team with any queries;
• Processing customer orders onto the finance system, ensuring all key information is captured and coded correctly;
• Reconciling multiple bank accounts on a daily basis;
• Assisting with preparation of commission statements and answering any queries from sales representatives;
• Assisting with general administrative work, including monitoring finance emails and telephone calls, assisting with ad hoc analysis and month end procedures;
• Collaborate closely with other departments and represent the finance team positively.

Skills and Attributes for the Finance Administrator :

This is a small, friendly, motivated team, and they are looking to recruit the right person to complement the existing team. As such, whilst we are looking for someone with a background in and understanding of finance as well as:

• Well organised, process driven individual with a strong attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritise workload;
• Able to work on own initiative;
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Competent using MS package, with Outlook and Excel in particular;
• Experience with Sage 50 would be advantageous, although we are looking at introducing new systems and so full training will be provided; and
• Most importantly - a team player and a willingness to learn.

What They Offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £28,000 per annum;
• Free on site parking;
• Company pension contributions;
• Opportunity to work closely with and learn from our experienced team;
• A chance to be part of a globally recognised, award-winning company;
• A creative and dynamic work environment;
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Office hours are 8.30am to 17.30pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

Part time working may be considered. However this role is very much an "in the office" position.