Central Finance Administrator

Purpose of Position To support the regional finance team and operations team by providing an administrative service in the area of depot operations and ensure the processes are maintained to an excellent standard in line with company policy.In this role you will work closely with the Regional Finance Team Fleet team P&T team Payroll team and Depot Quality Manager (where applicable)Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility Remote absence cover for Depot Finance Administrators across the networkWeekly Payroll management and processing for the networkLiaising and working closely with the Junior Data developer to resolve any systemic issues if they ariseBecome a super user for Softworks and ODF portalSupporting facilitation of timely and accurate payment to suppliersAudit stop merges and additional payments remotelyKey contact for Audit queries Support automation of tasksAbsence cover for Depot Finance Assistants will include the following:Ensuring the day-to-day cost reporting for your depot(s) is dealt with in a timely and effective manner Accurately recording any purchase orders processing and coding of invoices for external resourcesKeeping the absence management records up to date Providing cover and being cross trained with the rest of the finance administration team within the networkAdd all new starters agency and cover drivers to training platforms Administer the complete self employed process daily which includes additional payment processing stop merging updating vehicle mileages records and financial reconciliation to depot reports  Carrying out Driver Licence validate own van driver documentation and Forklift Truck certificate checks and organise refresher training Administering fuel stocks and orders Carrying out local operational quality audits and maintaining operational controls Comment on the SOP of vehicles not being usedUpload compliance and HGV documentation to data studio Check driver reported defects have been actioned for fleet vehicles by using the defect book and appAdhoc duties as required.Qualifications : Qualifications/ ExperienceWhat were looking for:Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management teamStrong IT literacy (Microsoft Office / G Suite programmes)You will have proven and demonstrable experience of working in a fast paced administrative role ideally gained within the transport industry (but this is not essential).You will have strong analytical skills with an awareness of quality assurance and auditing.You will have strong communication skills with a confident telephone mannerDemonstrate a high level of accuracy self-motivation and organisationAbility to self-manage workload and prioritise tasks according to deadlines importance and urgencyAdditional Information : About our BenefitsWe recognise that our people are at the heart of our business without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a fewHoliday tradingEnhanced maternity and paternity package Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension schemeHealth Kiosks visiting every locationVitality at WorkFree On Site Parking Discounted shopping from 100s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shoppingMilestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glassesJoining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers promises then this is the job for you Apply today Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Forecasting,Financial Services,GAAP,Accounting,IFRS,Regulatory Reporting,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Report Interpretation,Financial Management,Financial Planning Department / Functional Area: Finance Experience: years Vacancy: 1