Finance Administrator

Sports Directory is a fast-growing sports company supplying quality sports equipment to schools and local authorities across the UK.Were looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Finance Administrator to join our friendly finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone returning to work or starting a career in finance who wants to gain hands-on experience in all areas of the department.Contact customers by phone email and letter regarding payments.Keep accurate records of all communications and account actions.Process monthly statements and respond to customer queries.Handle credit card payments and enter details into the system.Manage finance and credit control email inboxes.Reconcile customer accounts and ensure payments and credit notes are correctly posted.Liaise with the sales team to resolve queries and disputes.Monitor and manage overdue accounts escalating where needed.Set up new customer accounts and carry out credit checks.Place accounts on hold where invoices are overdue by 90 days.Support the finance team with other ad hoc duties.Qualifications : Strong customer service and communication skills.Patient polite and professional manner.Determined and able to follow through on tasks.Good team player but also able to work independently.Keen to learn and develop within a finance role.Additional Information : Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:Reward Recognition and OpportunitiesFrasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits owned it or been relevant.Frasers Festival An event like no other Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe hosting a MEGA brand village guest speakers from the worlds biggest brands evening entertainment the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.CEO Sessions Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our CEO Sessions ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.Retail Reconnect In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem all employees must understand our business product and customers. Each financial year Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.Employee WelfareFrasers Fit Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best and fittest on the planet We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.Retail Trust We know that its not just about physical health mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline wellness hub counselling and financial/legal support.Whats nextOur Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.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