The MEL Group - Engineering Solutions Provider to the Aerospace & Defence Sectors
As part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), the role also contributes to a culture where employees have a genuine stake in the long-term success of the business.
As an EOT-owned organisation, employees benefit from:
A collective sense of ownership and shared purpose.
Greater transparency and engagement in company performance and decision-making.
Enhanced job security through long-term, sustainable business focus.
The potential for annual tax-free bonuses (subject to meeting qualifying criteria).
A supportive and collaborative working environment that values employee voice and contribution.
JOB PURPOSE:
To generate sales invoices to the customer and provide support to the rest of the Finance team.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Raising of sales invoices, as required, for the following companies: - MEL Aviation, Oldbury Engineering & SMA Plastics.
* Raising of Proforma invoices and Advance Payment invoices as required.
* Taking customer credit card payments using Tyl for MEL only.
* Importing invoices into Sage, via ODBC links for the following companies: - MEL Aviation, Oldbury Engineering, Arrowsmith Engineering & Consultants, EDS Engineering & Redmayne Engineering.
* Balancing daily sheets.
* Filing accounts copy invoices.
* Raising of MOD 650’s for Oldbury only.
* Scanning paid MOD packs for MEL Aviation & Oldbury Engineering.
* Preparing various statements as requested: - AJW – weekly & MAC – monthly.
* Communicate regularly with the Finance Supervisor and Credit Controller to ensure that all issues / problems are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
* Adherence to the appropriate chains of communication within the department and Company.
* Strive to maintain a flexible element within the department, supporting all team members where necessary.
* Prepare monthly billing reports through MELOPS, for all companies, for the Finance Director.
PERSONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:
* Raising sales invoices within a similar size Group.
* Computer literate, with advanced use of Word and Excel packages.
* Previous accounting experience, knowledge of Sage Line 50 package advantageous.
* Positive and flexible in approach, highly driven and self-motivated.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent numerical skills.
* Meticulous attention to detail, methodical approach to work ensuring accuracy always.
* Reliable, trustworthy and highly confidential due to the requirements of the job.
* Focused on achieving the best possible results.
* Excellent team worker, with the ability to work alone and the desire to succeed as an individual and with the surrounding team.
* Calm confident and polite when dealing with customers.
* Other duties as required within the skills, training and experience of the incumbent.
WORKING HOURS:
* 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm