This role provides short-term cover for an existing employee until Christmas time, offering the opportunity to gain experience with a leading Construction firm and enhance your CV. Please only apply if you are happy with this short-term arrangement.
This member of the Finance department will be an integral part of the transactions team, interacting with colleagues in Finance and the wider business, reporting to the Financial Transactional Manager AP & AR UK&I and working a standard week.
Your Mission
1. Work closely in a small team with a high volume of transactions, focused on delivery. Engage closely with all stakeholders, most notably Procurement and Commercial, to pay material suppliers promptly and accurately.
* Validate invoice header data to check for correct PO number, VAT, Company Name and other data agree to the invoice. Identify duplicates, organise corrections and coordinate the provision of credit notes.
* Process high volumes of invoices in line with agreed company SLA's.
* Proactively and efficiently deal with high volume supplier queries.
* Liaise with Site Staff (Surveyors, PM's etc.) & buyers on queries. Prepare reports for site & assist in the preparation of month end reports.
* Team mailbox management.
* Set up vendors and administer changes.
* Assist with ad hoc department projects as required.
* Supplier statement reconciliations. Knowledge of COINS, SAP, Concept, Rental Results would be advantageous.
Key requirements:
* Experience of working in a high volume, fast paced environment.
* Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accurate data entry and accurate checking of all payments.
* IT literate, good working knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams.
* Ideally studying for an accounting qualification.
* Ability to communicate at a high level while dealing with telephone and email enquiries to resolve any query promptly.
* Pro-active approach to problems – the ability to spot potential errors and resolve.
* Inquisitive and possess a can-do attitude.
* Ability to build good working relationships with both external suppliers and internal customers.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines and ensure deadlines are met.
* Ability to make decisions about referring potential problems to the Manager.
* First class written and oral communication skills.
We are looking for:
* Ideally, you would have worked within the construction industry.
* You have had some experience working in an accounts department.
* You have strong administrative skills, with the emphasis on accuracy rather than speed.
* You should have strong communication skills to liaise with other departments/clients in a professional manner at all levels and be an enthusiastic team player who takes pride in the work.
* Knowledge of Plant Hire, RCT and VAT is preferable.
The role requires someone with a strong focus on delivery, who can work effectively in a team and has excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for processing high volumes of invoices, managing vendor set-ups and administering changes, and assisting with ad hoc department projects. If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering results, we encourage you to apply.
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