Finance Coordinator
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success – come and join them We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Why join GEA
Job information
Reference Number
JR
Job function
Administration & Secretarial
Position type
Full time
Site
Units 1-4 Woodcock Park, Shadrick Way, Holsworthy Devon EX22 6FH
GEA is one of the world's leading suppliers of systems for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Our portfolio includes machinery and systems as well as advanced process technologies, components and comprehensive services. Guided by a strong sense of responsibility, our 18,000 employees work to improve the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.
Your responsibilities and tasks:
This role is based at our Holsworthy site and is on-site, five days per week. Office hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:15am–5:00pm, and Friday, 8:15am–4:00pm.
Credit Control:
* Managing Credit Control processes to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
* Setting up and maintaining provisions for Bad debts.
Accounts Receivables
* Managing Accounts Receivables to ensure timely invoicing and collections.
* Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers including collaborating with other departments.
* Issuing customers with account statements.
* Reconciling customer accounts to ensure accuracy of accounts.
* Ensuring timely communication to the sales/admin department on payments received.
Other Duties:
* Conducting Bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records. This will be subject to change as currently onboarding outsource service provider to carry out this process but will still management.
* Reconciling sales project finances to track and report on project performance.
* Answering incoming calls and emails and providing assistance as needed, in a timely and professional manner.
* Providing general finance administrative support as required by the business.
Support to Finance Manager:
* Providing support to Finance Manager for Payroll processing.
* Assisting Finance Manager with Month End procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting, ie accruals, prepayments fixed assets etc
* Working to departmental KPIs and providing status reports to Finance Manager on a regular basis.
* Participating in Audit preparations.
Your profile and qualifications:
* Experience in an accounting/finance role (Desirable).
* An understanding of financial principles and practices.
* Proficiency in SAGE accounting software (Desirable) and MS Office (Essential).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential).
* Experience in a professional customer-facing role (Desirable).
* Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* A team player - able to work independently and as part of a team.