At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! As a key member of the Materion UK team, the Senior Administrator is responsible for providing efficient and effective administration support to the business, undertaking of a wide range of financial and production administration. Our site in Farnborough is currently undergoing a growth phase and this role is critical for maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating shipping processes, and supporting all production related activities. The key responsibilities of this role will include: Finance: Working closely with the Financial Controller, responsibilities will include: • Maintain Materion UK Ltd accounts • Ensure SAGE accounting software is updated – including entry and processing of supplier and customer invoices. • Invoice processing: accounts receivable and accounts payable including reconciliation of purchase orders and sales • Processing of supplier payments within agreed terms and on a timely basis • Bank payments & direct debits • Bank reconciliation • Expense payments • Provide input for monthly management accounts • Credit control • Cash flow – forecasting • VAT submission for Materion UK Ltd • Supporting the wider finance team as required • Preparation of monthly payroll input for site (including accurate hours, shift payments etc.). Our payroll is currently outsourced to an external provider. • Calculating and verifying overtime and shift hours – ensuring our Time & attendance software is updated and accurate. Working closely with the Production team in Farnborough, responsibilities will include: Shipping coordination: • Shipping support, producing shipping invoices and liaising with customs • Liaise with customers/suppliers System updates and data entry and reporting: • Order acknowledgements • Order entry and production orders • Completion of weekly/monthly updates for production reports • Ensure all production paperwork and purchase orders are completed accurately. Purchase support: • Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed to maintain operational efficiency • Maintaining inventory records • Provide input for stock updates • Raising purchase orders Facilities support: • Provide facilities management support • Liaise with vendor for the organization of office waste disposal • Liaise with insurance provider for vehicle insurance • Ordering and purchasing of consumables, PPE clothing and equipment for production General Administration/Commercial support • Support the Operations Manager with scheduling (3 shift cycle) • Help to improve admin processes to support team efficiency • Provide administrative support to wider management team in Farnborough as required. • Reception support (act as first point of contact for telephone calls/meeting and greeting visitors. • Liaison for mobile phone and other telecoms • Arrange and prepare for meetings and events including booking catering, air show tickets Person specification: Essential: • Previous experience in a financial/accounting area (preferably in a manufacturing environment) • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial reporting • Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to multitask & prioritise workload. Capable of working to tight deadlines. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Positive 'can do' attitude with excellent problem-solving skills • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy • Strong team player • Flexible/Adaptable • Discretion and a high level of confidentiality is essential • Ability to use initiative and take ownership of assigned responsibilities • Excellent customer relation skills and professional / courteous telephone manner Desirable/Preferred: • Proficiency in the SAGE accounting software is a must • Accounting technician qualification (or equivalent) • Experience of working in a financial administrator role Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.