Finance Administrator

Join Sterling Event Group, a leading technical event production company in Manchester, as our new Finance Administrator.
You could be the recipient of up to £30k per annum, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for further growth… Don’t hesitate to apply if you have experience in finance administration
Finance Administrator
Manchester, M22 5LH
Full time (09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday), permanent
£27,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience
Previous experience in a similar role required
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Sterling Event Group is one of the UK’s leading technical event production and hire companies. As part of our continuing expansion, we have a wonderful opportunity for an additional Finance Administrator to join our team.
The successful candidate will be at home in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and thrive when working to deadlines. Teamwork is a key part of the company culture – all parts of the business support and collaborate to achieve together. Our people are the reason clients have been returning year on year for over two decades.
Benefits:
* Company pension scheme with monthly contributions
* Comprehensive healthcare package, including access to private medical treatment, mental health support, and out-patient surgical procedures
* Optical, dental, and audiological cover
* Employee assistance program
* Sick pay scheme
* Long service rewards
* Employee of the month and photo of the month awards
* Company social events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric Vehicle scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Ongoing training and career progression
Holidays:
28 days per year
After 3 years of continuous service, you will receive your birthday off (day off can be taken within 7 days of your birthday)
After 5 years of continuous service, you will receive a further day’s holiday
Training & Progression:
On-going training will be provided as the job role requires. We value our team and want to see them progress and develop their skills and career within the organisation. Career progression within our expanding company would be available for proactive individuals.
About the role:
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
* Maintaining company ledgers
* Handling accounts payable and receivable
* Ensuring invoices & purchase orders are processed and sent out accurately and efficiently
* Accurately recording payments
* Processing batch payments
* Bank reconciliation
* Communication with debtors to ensure payment is within terms
* Additional admin duties as required
Training & Progression:
Ongoing training will be provided as the job role requires. We value our team and want to see them progress and develop their skills and career within the organisation. Career progression within our expanding company would be available for proactive individuals.
The Ideal Candidate:
Skills & Key Attributes:
* Previous experience with Xero is preferred but not essential
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on customer service
* Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular – Outlook & Excel
* High standard of personal presentation
* Confident and friendly telephone manner
* Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be prepared to react quickly to tasks in an efficient way whilst having outstanding attention to detail
* Flexibility and a can-do attitude
This position is for immediate start. If you think you have what it takes and would be interested in being part of our team, don’t hesitate to apply!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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