Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
About the role…
Working with the Finance Administration Manager, you will be responsible for the administration of the core business contract management system. This system enables the business to invoice its customers and pay its suppliers in an accurate and timely manner. The role is of a hybrid nature, typically spending two days in our Avove Chorley office with potential for additional visits for team meetings.
What will your day look like…
1. Processing transactional data in a timely and accurate manner, including project set-up, raising of purchase orders, timesheet management, and detailed cost and revenue allocation.
2. Driving quality and continuous improvement in respect of processes and service delivery.
3. Maintaining the integrity of the financial and commercial master data.
4. Liaising with operational and commercial colleagues and setting up system and report-based controls to ensure data held is current and verified.
5. Working with commercial and finance colleagues to embed accurate cashflow reports.
6. Maintaining structured data and backup repository.
7. Query resolution and escalation.
8. Working with customers and suppliers to develop and foster positive working relationships.
9. Ensuring key reconciliations are performed to a high standard and within agreed timelines.
10. Supporting the delivery of information during client and company audits.
About you…
This role is perfect for someone with a finance mindset, with accuracy and attention to detail at the heart of delivery. You will have previous experience in a related role such as database administration or a transactional-focused role such as AP or AR in a complex organization. You should also demonstrate evidence of driving continuous improvement. You will have strong IT skills, including experience with large ERP and Microsoft Office products, and be used to working with high volumes of data. Previous knowledge of Netsuite and/or Proscope is advantageous but not essential. Highly organized, you will be able to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. An excellent communicator, you will have the ability to quickly interpret requests and show initiative in delivery.
What’s in it for you…
We offer a rewarding salary tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition, everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private personal medical insurance
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Family-friendly policies
* A selection of lifestyle benefit options
* Financial wellbeing programme
* Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders
* Volunteering days and charity matched giving
About us…
We design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities. We provide sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in keeping water, lights, and connectivity running.
We are an expert, responsible, and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power, and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience, and protect the environment. Our goal is continuous improvement and innovation.
Our partners include...
Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks, and Scottish Water.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations. We believe diversity encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity, and fosters an engaging workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. Our Communities of Practice help us maintain progress in inclusion.
What next…
We encourage you to apply promptly. We recognize talent waits for no one and will progress candidates individually through the recruitment stages.
If you have questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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