Financial Operations Coordinator

6 days ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Houghton & Son Limited Full time
About Us
At HOUGHTON & SON LIMITED, we strive for excellence in the construction and electrical sectors. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainable solutions, our company has expanded into renewable energy. We seek a dedicated Senior Accounts Administrator to join our team and contribute to the efficient operation of our accounts department.

We are looking for an experienced professional to report directly to the Finance Manager and be based at our Chelmsford office. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing daily tasks, ensuring timely delivery of work, and proactively addressing workload requirements. As a key member of the Accounts Team, you will provide comprehensive support and actively contribute to advancing the department's business objectives by bringing innovative ideas and process improvements to the attention of the management team.

We offer a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, plus benefits including 28 days holiday + extra annual leave per year of service up to five years, paid day off on your birthday, discretionary sick pay, pension contributions, free on-site parking, regular opportunities for further training and personal development, biannual staff social events, including summer and Christmas gatherings, and team bonding lunches.

The Senior Accounts Administrator position is a busy and challenging role within a fast-paced business environment. Key responsibilities include controlling the handling of supplier invoices, distributing invoices for authorisation, monitoring outstanding invoices with prompt resolution of queries, ensuring all supplier invoices are filed accurately and timely, answering suppliers' phone calls and resolving queries, reconciling supplier statements, assisting in the general reconciliation process, preparing purchase ledger payments, and controlling and processing all credit card and petty cash payments.

To succeed in this role, you must have an AAT qualification and extensive experience with using SAGE. You should also possess knowledge of the construction industry requirements, sub-contracting rules and regulations, and job management system would be preferable. We encourage applicants who can generate their own ideas and develop others' ideas for the continued advancement of the department.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Key Skills and Qualifications
  • AAT qualification
  • Extensive experience with using SAGE
  • Knowledge of the construction industry requirements
  • Sub-contracting rules and regulations
  • Job management system would be preferable


Benefits
  • 28 days holiday + extra annual leave per year of service up to five years
  • Paid day off on your birthday
  • Discretionary sick pay
  • Pension contributions
  • Free on-site parking
  • Regular opportunities for further training and personal development
  • Biannual staff social events, including summer and Christmas gatherings
  • Team bonding lunches


Company Overview

Our company aims to deliver excellence and innovation in every project we undertake. With extensive experience in the construction of residential, commercial, and educational sectors, we are committed to providing sustainable and forward-thinking solutions.



Job Description

This is a full-time position as a Senior Accounts Administrator to join and compliment our existing Accounts Team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance Manager and be based at our Chelmsford office.



Required Skills and Qualifications
  • AAT qualification
  • Extensive experience with using SAGE
  • Knowledge of the construction industry requirements
  • Sub-contracting rules and regulations
  • Job management system would be preferable


Benefits
  • 28 days holiday + extra annual leave per year of service up to five years
  • Paid day off on your birthday
  • Discretionary sick pay
  • Pension contributions
  • Free on-site parking
  • Regular opportunities for further training and personal development
  • Biannual staff social events, including summer and Christmas gatherings
  • Team bonding lunches


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