Accounts Receivable Assistant

Héroux-Devtek; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented AR/Finance Assistant to join its dynamic Finance Team. This role involves supporting the Accounts Receivable function, where you will handle invoicing, data entry, and internal audit controls. The company prides itself on its commitment to innovation and employee growth, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development. If you are organized, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for finance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a respected organization.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

Competitive salaries

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Mentorship and training

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Friend referral bonuses

Social events and team building

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy accounts department maintaining a sales ledger.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing using Infor LN ERP System and data entry to customer portals.
• Generating sales invoices, credit notes, and Proforma invoices.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Accounting Principles Knowledge

Bookkeeping Procedures

Accounting Software Proficiency

Advanced MS Excel Skills

Tools

Infor LN ERP System

Job description

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Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.

Summary of position:

As an AR/Finance Assistant, you will support our dynamic Finance Team at our head office in Runcorn, Cheshire. Reporting to the AP/AR Manager and working within a transaction team of 4, you will assist with the day-to-day processes of the Accounts Receivable (AR) function.

Main responsibilities:

• Invoicing from the Infor LN ERP System
• Data entry to customer invoicing portals
• Generating ad-hoc sales invoices and credit notes
• Raising Proforma invoices
• Internal audit controls, including log and approvals.
• Bank detail checking and tracking for internal audit controls.
• Setting up new customers on the Info LN ERP System
• Providing cover for the AP/AR Manager
• Supporting colleagues with tasks as and when required

Qualifications:

• Proven experience within a busy accounts department maintaining a sales ledger
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)

What we Offer?

• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution matched by employees.
• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually for fairness.
• Standard 37 hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
• Supportive environment investing in growth through mentorship and training.
• Cultivating a culture where diversity is valued and respected, fostering innovation and organizational success.
• Our motivating work environment and leadership approach empower individuals to enact meaningful change and contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Friend referral bonuses and loyalty programs are accessible, providing incentives for referrals and encouraging loyalty among employees.
• Social events like BBQs and Christmas parties for team building and fostering a vibrant workplace culture.

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people.

Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience.

Equal Opportunity to Employees:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing