Finance Administrator

VolkerWessels; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering company is seeking a Finance Administrator to manage accounts receivable and support department operations. The role involves processing invoices, maintaining customer records, and responding to supplier queries. Candidates should have over 2 years of finance experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and the opportunity for growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits

32 days Annual Leave increasing to 33 after 2 years

Cycle Scheme

Tech Scheme

Workplace Pension

Personal VRS & VRI Package

Life Relevancy Plan

Company Sick Pay

We Care Service (paid time to volunteer)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance.
• Experience with multi-currency transactions is a plus (training provided).
• Deaf awareness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts receivable.
• Process a high volume of invoices accurately.
• Resolve supplier queries via email & telephone.
• Contribute to the department's smooth operation.

Skills

Accounts receivables

Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel)

High accuracy and attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Bookkeeping experience

Organised and reliable

Self-motivated and multitasking

Job description

Overview

The Finance Administrator is responsible for maintaining accounts receivable and will contribute to the smooth running of the department. This role involves a high volume of data entry and is instrumental in the function of the department.

Responsibilities

• Accounts receivables.
• Assisting with the maintenance of customer account records.
• Process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assisting with accounts payables.
• Aid in the resolution of supplier queries by email & telephone.
• Contributing to the smooth running of the department.
• Ownership of the credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.
• Assisting with receivables and ad-hoc support when required.
• Monitor shared inbox and follow up on queries.
• Assisting and maintaining customer invoice creation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance.
• Advanced skills in MS Office with a focus on Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and inter‑personal skills.
• Bookkeeping experience.
• Organised, reliable and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, driven and good at multitasking.
• Flexibility to take on growth and responsibility opportunities.
• Experience in multi‑currency transactions is advantageous (training provided).
• Deaf awareness is advantageous.
• Positive attitude, team player and good interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits.
• 32 days A/L (Including Bank holiday), increasing to 33 days after 2 years.
• Cycle Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Workplace Pension.
• British Sign Language Level 1, 2 & 3.
• Personal VRS & VRI Package.
• Life Relevancy Plan.
• Company Sick Pay.
• We Care Service (paid time to volunteer).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a successful company. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of any protected characteristics from the Equality Act (2010).