AP/AR Supervisor - 2 year FTC

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Newton Aycliffe is looking for an experienced AP and AR Supervisor to oversee financial operations. This role involves managing a team and requires strong organizational and ERP systems experience. The position is on a 2-year fixed term contract with a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
• Ability to manage a small to medium size team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Month End Reporting.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries.
• Provide technical guidance to accounting staff.

Skills

ERP Systems experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

About Us

Hitachi Rail is a global company focused on digital transformation and technology, with operations worldwide and a culture that values sustainable and innovative ways of working to bring people together.

Description

Your new role

Here at Hitachi Rail we have a unique opportunity for an experienced AP and AR Supervisor with strong people management skills to join our team based from our main UK factory in Newton Aycliffe. We are looking for candidates ideally with both AP and AR experience however we will consider strong backgrounds in either area as long as strong people management skills are evident. This will be on a 2 year fixed term contract basis.

As the AP and AR Supervisor you will be responsible for the effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations in relation to P2P and billing process as well as day to day management of a team of administrators.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Administrator objective setting in support of business KPI’s
• Manage Month End Reporting
• Manage half/year end activity
• Manage team processing performance
• Responsible for Payment Run Proposal
• Manage all elements of supplier/Customer accounts, including:

• Set up and maintain supplier/Customer account master
• Organise reconciliation of supplier statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries
• Carry out monthly reconciliation of supplier account and solve outstanding transactions

• Responsible for resolving more complex issues with all major stakeholders within the P2P and Order to Cash processes
• Manage the yearly housekeeping activity within the P2P process
• Support with periodic audit requirement ensuring Jsox compliance

• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company audit policy and accepted accounting practices
• Provide technical guidance and support to other accounting staff
• Ad-hoc duties to support the finance department as required

About you

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience of AP and/or AR with ERP Systems
• Detail oriented, professional attitude and reliable
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable and or accounts receivable/general ledger systems and procedures
• A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Experience of day-to-day management of a small/medium size team
• KPI/SLA Management
• Commitment to working as part of a team

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working within a global company
• Experience of Power BI
• Experience of and commitment to the effective implementation of equal opportunities and CSR policies.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

We invite you to learn more about Hitachi Rail and our careers at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail