About the role
We are looking for an experienced Finance Administrator to join our Finance team and help support the continued growth of our business.
35 hours a week/ Monday to Friday/ 8:00am til 4:00pm
The Finance Administrator plays a key role within our Shared Services Finance team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while maintaining strong financial controls and compliance standards.
The role supports both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, contributes to month-end and year-end processes, and works closely with colleagues across Purchasing, Commercial, Technical and Customer Service teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their finance career within a growing international business.
Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices, priority payments, cheques and ACH/BACS payments accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Reconcile supplier statements and open purchase orders, resolving discrepancies and chasing missing receipts before month-end.
- Administer employee expense claims, company card transactions and commission-related payments.
- Support Purchasing with purchase order management, quarterly reconciliations and capital expenditure compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate and auditable records of capital expenditure in accordance with the company authority matrix.
Shared Finance Operations
- Record and maintain financial information accurately within Sage, Epicor and associated systems.
- Support month-end and year-end activities including reconciliations, journals, reporting and audit preparation.
- Assist with testing finance system updates, user acceptance testing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide support and cover across other finance processes as required by the business.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures and governance standards.
Accounts Receivable Support
- Support the processing of sales invoices and customer receipts.
- Monitor and follow up outstanding debts in accordance with credit control procedures.
- Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve account queries promptly and professionally.
- Support the maintenance of positive customer relationships through effective communication and service.
Relationships & Stakeholder Management
- Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Finance, Purchasing, Technical, Commercial and Customer Service departments.
- Respond to internal and external finance-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Promote financial accuracy, compliance and good practice across the business.
- Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times in accordance with GDPR and company policies.
About you
Qualifications:
AAT Level 3 qualification (minimum) or equivalent finance experience is required for this role.
Experience:
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of accounting principles and Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes is essential. Experience of credit control, purchase order processes and finance systems such as Sage and Epicor would be advantageous.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong data entry and administration skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Who are we?
John Hogg is a market leader in fuel marking and speciality chemical technology. For over 40 years, we have supported and supplied governments and the petroleum, lubricant and speciality chemical industries. Today, our technical solutions define and distinguish brands, safeguard product quality, reduce fuel fraud, drive compliance and boost tax revenues in over 70 countries. For more information visit our website.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Trafford Park M17 1PB
