Address***MUST BE ABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY***
JOB TITLE: Finance & Administration Clerk
HOURS: 20 hours per week
Option of 4 or 5 days per week, start/end times can be discussed
REPORTS TO: Contract Accountant
LOCATION: Wincanton for Coca Cola Hellenic at Knockmore Hill, 12 Lissue Road, Lisburn,BT28 2SZ
Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovation approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers’ business better, every day.”
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Contract Accountant in controlling all aspects of the finance function through accurate and timely reporting both to the customer and Wincanton.
- Management of purchasing process via Oracle.
- Raising invoices and monitoring debtor balances and working with the required colleagues to complete this task.
- Completing Wincanton month end balance sheets and open book reconciliations.
- Providing admin support for the General Manager.
- Provide cover support of priority tasks for the People Assistant when on leave i.e. payroll sign off/checks.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Experience of working in a finance team as a Finance administrator or Purchase Ledger Clerk would be preferable however all relevant experience will be considered.
- Strong numerical and literacy skills are essential.
- Highly PC literate with particular emphasis on Excel skills.
- Be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively.
- A flexible approach and the ability to work on their own initiative within a pressurised environment.
- Accustomed to meeting tight deadlines and an ability to prioritise a varied workload based on the demands of the team and accounting schedule while meeting the demands of the customer.
- A knowledge of Wincanton finance systems and balance sheet reconciliations process would be advantageous. Previous experience of Payroll Systems would be advantageous.
We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary. Benefits include access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join. These are just some of the reasons which make Wincanton a great place to work!
If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you.
