Who we are and the opportunity
Schlüter-Systems Ltd is the UK subsidiary of a German-founded international manufacturer of market-leading products for the construction industry.
We are looking for a Finance Administrator who will provide hands-on administrative and operational support that helps the finance function and wider business perform at its best.
What you will do:
The Finance Administrator ensures records, documentation, and internal processes are kept accurate and up to date, creating a smooth, organised, and compliant working environment for everyone.
You'll be responsible for:
- Supporting the day-to-day operation of the finance function, including purchase order processing, supplier payments, and invoice management.
- Managing purchase orders from creation through to approval, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the process.
- Reviewing company credit card transactions
- Resolving supplier queries or invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assisting with month-end, year-end, and audit activities to support accurate financial reporting.
- Acting as a central point of support for managers and colleagues, helping coordinate day-to-day administrative activities.
- Managing business correspondence, including emails, telephone enquiries, and incoming and outgoing post.
- Maintaining accurate records, databases, filing systems, and business documentation.
- Preparing and formatting reports, presentations, letters, and other documents to a professional standard.
- Coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, including preparing agendas and taking minutes when required.
- Creating a welcoming and professional experience for visitors and guests.
- Supporting the HR team with onboarding activities and new starter preparation.
- Managing office supplies and liaising with suppliers to ensure the workplace remains well-equipped and efficient.
- Providing administrative support for the company's vehicle fleet and other operational activities.
- Handling confidential information with discretion and maintaining high levels of accuracy at all times.
- Supporting business projects and identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and ways of working.
- What you’ll bring:
- We're looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who works with integrity and maintains confidentiality and who enjoys working in a varied role, can manage multiple priorities, and takes pride in delivering excellent support.
- You'll have strong attention to detail, great communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude that helps keep the business running effectively every day.
- Specific Job Skills
- Previous experience in an accounts, finance or administration role
- Good understanding of purchase ledger accounts processes (use of Sage200 preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
What we require
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- strong numerical and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Time management and prioritisation skills
In return, we offer:
- · Free on-site car parking
- · Bonus (based on KPIs)
- · Learning and Development opportunities
- · Pension: Up to 6% Employer Contribution & option of Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
- · Health Plan – providing dental, optical, physiotherapy, plus many more benefits
- · Employee Retail Discount Scheme
- · Additional health & wellbeing benefits – including Employee Assistance Programme, online access to GP, annual health check (optional), flu vaccination (optional)
- · 25 Days Annual Leave (plus length of service annual leave award)
- · Income Protection Insurance
- · Life Assurance
- · Company sick pay
- · Comprehensive induction including optional visit to Head Office in Germany
- · High quality working environment
- · Flexi-time scheme, plus option to work from home one day per week
A little more about us
A long-established family-owned company and brand with more than sixty years’ experience, our products are predominantly focused towards the ceramic tile and natural stone industries.
With over 10,000 products in our range, typically Schlüter-Systems can be found in many commercial and high-end residential properties, among other installations.
Schlüter-Systems also prides itself on its focus on upskilling the industry by providing training and education via its own in-house training facility.
Pay: £14,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
Experience:
- Accounts: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
