Finance Administrator

Company description

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.
For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as Finance Administrator, you’ll play a key part to our success on our exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

Join us as a Finance Administrator and you will play a key role in reconciling reports from various AA systems using Microsoft excel to maintain financial control in line with departmental guidelines, group risk control and audit requirements. You will also be responsible for investigating and identifying issues arising from these reconciliations and correcting the relevant system.

What will I be doing?

• Master Our Accounting Systems: You'll ensure all process documentation is accurately captured, validated, and authorised within our robust accounting framework.
• Maintain Records: Your attention to detail will be crucial as you manage customer and supplier records, ensuring all processes are completed accurately and within set timelines.
• Financial Accuracy: Through efficient system reconciliations and controls, you'll minimise risks and uphold our commitment to delivering accurate financial information.
• Drive Month-End Success: Your expertise will shine as you conduct financial reconciliations for control and bank accounts. You will prepare and process journals and Balance Sheet Rec’s, and generate insightful management reports that inform and guide our business decisions.
• Resolve Queries: You'll be the go-to person for resolving supplier and internal customer queries, providing expert advice and guidance that upholds our service standards.

What do I need?

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong administration skills and experience
• Microsoft skills (especially Excel)
• Data gathering, system interrogation and analysis skills
• SAP skills

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong written and verbal communication Skills
• Strong ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Able to prioritise and adapt in a changing environment
• Can do attitude
• Attention to detail
• Honesty and integrity
• Commercially minded
• Accurate, thorough and reliable
• Self-motivated, highly organised and methodical with attention to detail.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and deal with the prioritisation of conflicting requirements

Additional Information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.