AddressThe BES Group are the leading end to end solution provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance sector. Our team of experts cover an extensive range of engineering services.
We’ve gone from strength to strength over recent years, welcoming the very best risk management businesses to our Group. As a result, we’ve grown both our team of experts and our suite of solutions in line with our customer’s needs. We’re private equity backed, which means we have the flexibility and support to move quickly and grow faster than any other company in our industry. We’re innovative and forward thinking and have the awards to prove it, but most of all we’re focused on helping make sure our customers leave nothing to chance.
Our Electrical division head office is based in Preston, and is the first-choice trusted partner when it comes to electrical testing. Our services are delivered by the very best engineers who use their technical expertise and experience to help keep UK businesses and the public safe and compliant. Due to continued business growth, we are delighted to be recruiting for anInvoicing Administratorto join our brilliant Customer & Operations team.
Reporting to the Head of Customer & Operations – Electrical Division, as an Invoicing Administrator you will work with our job planning system to create and distribute sales invoices for customers for completed jobs. By doing this, you will help us deliver the highest quality service. The role would suit someone who has experience of working in a finance administration team or who is working towards a finance/administration qualification.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of fast-moving private-equity backed business, embracing a period of exciting growth.
What are we looking for?
We’ve really set the benchmark high with our people and our brilliant Customer & Operations team are no exception. We’re looking for even more of the most highly skilled individuals to complete our world class team. As an Invoicing Administrator, you’ll have the drive and desire progress your administration career and an accurate, methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
You’ll also communicate confidently and effectively as you will be working with a variety of amazing people from across our business.
You will offer previous experience in a finance administration or invoicing focussed role, and ideally be working towards a finance or administration professional qualification. You’ll have strong Excel skills, as well as being adept at financial systems and processes. As a proficient and experienced finance administration professional who isn't afraid of a challenge, you’ll enjoy our changing environment as we continue to grow at an impressive pace!
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at BES Group. As an Invoicing Administrator, you’ll be working in a busy department within the business that sees high volumes of invoices, and is growing consistently. The scope of this role will grow over time as you develop your skills and experience but some of your key responsibilities include:
- Working with other departments to complete sales documentation
- Creating and sending sales invoices
- Posting sales invoices to the Xero accounts system
- Working with the wider finance team and internal teams to prioritise and organise workload when required
What makes The BES Group a great place to work?
Our people and our customers come before everything else. Knowing we always do the best job we can with absolutely no compromise means everything to us. The Customer & Operations team love what they do, they really make a difference that gets noticed every single day.
If you work for us, you will get the below and so much more:
- Salary starting from £22,000 - £24,000 (depending on experience)
- Discretionary monthly bonus and yearly salary review
- Contributory pension
- Inspiring and vibrant working environment in our Preston office
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme
- Development opportunities across the business
- Early finish Fridays
- Access to lots of discounts and benefits via our company benefits portal including; retail, fitness, holiday and cinema discounts
- The support of a superb employee assistance programme
- Opportunities to attend volunteer days
- Company contribution to charity fundraising you participate in; we want to support charities you are passionate about!
- Employee Suggestion programme; because we value input from everyone in the BES Group
What experience do I need?
Our team consists of the best Customer & Operations team members, we should know, we trained them!
You will offer previous finance administration or invoicing experience, ideally gained from working within an in-house finance department or in a similar role. We are open to different levels of experience and backgrounds but to work for us you must have the right attitude, aptitude and appetite for what we do; Keeping Britain Safe. You’ll also:
- Offer previous experience in a finance or invoicing administration role
- Be working towards a finance or administration professional qualification (desirable)
- Strong IT skills and the ability to use finance systems, Microsoft Excel and Word confidently
- Previous experience using Xero is an advantage, but not essential
- Self-motivated, proactive and driven to deliver
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads under pressure to meet deadlines
- An aptitude for financial systems and processes and ability to learn swiftly
- Have excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to working
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong internal relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues
- Have lots of enthusiasm to deliver a refreshing customer experience, every time!
- Do what you say you will do; Talk to anyone in our team from engineers to our back office team and we’re always open and honest
- Be reliable; There’s something about being dependable that we all think matters
To apply for this role, simply click “Apply.” We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please keep in mind, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
We want to inspire everyone to see how important safety is and we expect the same from our people. And if you’re on the same page as us about that and you’ve got the right skills, experience, and attitude, you’ll fit right in. Simple. We’re all about diversity and inclusion and that means we want our people to be themselves. We’re delighted to be an equal opportunities employer and that will never change!
BES Group, Your Safety, Our Focus.
