Finance Administrator

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and successful manufacturing business that supplies products to major retailers across the UK. Operating across multiple sites and employing a large workforce, the organisation has built a strong reputation within its sector and continues to invest in its people and processes.Due to an internal departure, an opportunity has arisen for a Finance Administrator to join a busy finance function and become part of a supportive team environment.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a fast-paced business where no two days are the same.Your new role
Working within a finance team of approximately 20 people, you will support the Sales Receivables function and play a key role in ensuring customer accounts and invoicing processes are managed accurately and efficiently.This is a varied role combining finance administration, customer liaison and problem-solving responsibilities.Your responsibilities will include:

• Raising and receipting purchase orders
• Processing sales invoices and credit notes
• Liaising with customers and suppliers
• Investigating shortages, overages and debit note queries
• Resolving ledger and account discrepancies
• Supporting internal stock and equipment reconciliations
• Working closely with operational departments, including dispatch
• Maintaining accurate financial records and systems
• Financial data entry and reporting support
• General finance and administrative duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within a Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Credit Control or Accounts Receivable position
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Accounts Receivable experience
• Sales Ledger experience
• Finance Administration experience
• Credit Control experience
• Experience within manufacturing, production or distribution environments

What you'll get in return

• Permanent opportunity
• Join a stable and growing organisation
• Broad finance and administration exposure
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop finance skills and progress your career
• Exposure to a large commercial business
• Training and ongoing support

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other finance opportunities across South Wales.

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