Copy of Finance Assistant - AP/AR

Videndum plc; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Videndum plc is seeking a finance team member in Bury St Edmunds to manage financial records and accounts. The role involves data entry, customer account management, and supporting the finance function across international divisions. A background in Accounts Payable/Receivable is essential along with necessary GCSEs. Join a global leader in the image capture market and contribute to a diverse workforce focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Salary Sacrifice Pension

25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Flexible Working Hours

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Free On-Site Parking and EV Charging

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable / Receivable is essential.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 6 or above required.
• Languages like German, Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Japanese are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial data entry and recordkeeping.
• Daily posting and allocation of cash against customer accounts.
• Prepare credit notes and invoices as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Ability to use own initiative

Education

5 x GCSE - Grade 6 or above in English and Maths

Experience in an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable role

Job description

*No Agencies Please

Videndum plc is an international group principally serving customers in the "image capture and content creation" market. Videndum plc has two divisions: Production Imaging and Creative Solutions. Videndum's Production Imaging Division designs, manufactures and distributes technically advanced products which give broadcasters, film studios, video production companies and independent content creators total confidence in the production equipment they depend upon to capture and share world class footage.

Our people are key to Videndum plc’s future, and they are our number one priority. They make the difference not only by what they do, but by how they do it.

Role Summary:

This is an opportunity to work in the Bury St Edmunds finance teamfor Videndum Production Solutions Limited, a division of a FTSE listed company.

We are expanding the finance team to take on more responsibility and the candidate will join this busy finance team supporting the UK finance function with assistance provided to colleagues in subdivisions in USA, Costa Rica, Italy, Germany, Singapore and Japan as required, in a varied and challenging role.

Work Location: Hybrid - Minimum 3 days a week in the office at Bury St. Edmunds.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Assist with financial data entry and recordkeeping to maintain accurate financial records.
• Daily posting and allocation of cash received against customer accounts
• Regular customer account maintenance through review and cleardown of payments on account, under/over payments in agreement with the customers
• Provide information and back up to allow appropriate credit limits to be established for customers in accordance with the company’s authorisation limits
• Review ageing of outstanding customer balances and contact customers to request payment through appropriate contact (statements, email, telephone)
• Proactively work with Customer Services to facilitate the release of blocked orders
• Prepare credit notes and invoices as required and in accordance with the company’s authorisation limits
• Assist Accounts Payable with high volume invoice processing, stakeholder communication and payment reconciliation.
• Confirm supplier invoices are matched to purchase orders and coded and authorised correctly, where invoices are without purchase orders ensure authorisation and coding is sought before processing.
• Deal with invoice queries/discrepancies with suppliers, purchasing departments and goods inwards.
• Assist with supplier payments in line with supplier credit terms and internal policies.
• Processing of intercompany invoices and liaising with colleagues overseas as required.
• Post cash transactions on a number of bank accounts in multiple currencies and reconcile bank accounts.
• Support in monitoring and tracking financial transactions, employee expenses and fixed asset purchases to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with financial audits and internal control evaluations, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Support the finance team in ad hoc projects, such as process improvements and system implementations.

Please note that these responsibilities and tasks are not an exhaustive list of the duties that you may be required to perform, and the company reserves the right to make amendments at any time, which may include adding or removing items from the list outlined above.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• Employees Sharesave Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Fund Raising Events with our ESG programme - Action4Good
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free On-Site Parking and EV Charging
• And lots more! Visit our Careers sitefor more information.

Our goal is to create a gender and culturally diverse workforce as we believe this is critical to our success. We are committed to attracting, developing, growing and retaining a diverse workforce. Talk to us about your flexible working aspirations - we're open to flexible hours to fit around family commitments.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Support and embrace Continuous Improvement culture
• Ability to use own initiative to address problems and present solutions
• Professional approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• An understanding of own limitations with regards to safety of self and others.

Education and Qualifications:

• Essential:
• Experience in an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable role
• 5 x GCSE - Grade 6 or above in English and Maths
• Desirable:
• German, Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin or Japanese language skills

Videndum Mindset:

Our commitment is founded on a set of core values that form the Videndum Mindset:

• Exceptional Product Performance
• Customer Focus
• Leading a Fast Changing Market
• Global Capability
• Transparency, Integrity and Respect
• Environmental Consciousness

Health and Safety is at the forefront of everything we do at Videndum Production Solutions:

All employees are expected to take care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions in accordance with the Company health and safety policy by using correct tools, processes and Personal protective equipment and not perform any function unless appropriately trained and authorised.

Our approach to diversity follows a strict policy of sourcing the best person for the role irrespective of race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference, or disability. Our Code of Conduct sets out an express prohibition on discrimination of any kind.

*Notice to recruitment agencies:

We appreciate your interest in assisting us in our search. Videndum engages outside agencies only under specific circumstances. If you are interested in working with us on a particular position, you may contact us via email at [e-mail]. We ask that you do not contact management or hiring managers directly.