Advantis Credit is a leading Debt Collection Agency located in the iconic Minton Hollins Grade 2 Listed Building in the heart of Stoke-On-Trent. Our clients are some of the UK's largest Utility, Retail and Government bodies. We have more than 250 energetic team members who are passionate about their work and have fun doing it; making us a great place to work (and we're not just saying that – we've been officially certified as such for the last three years).
Location – Stoke-on-Trent
Salary – £24,570 per annum
The Role
We are looking for our next detail-driven Finance Processing Administrator who is looking for their next role in the rewarding Collections industry. You'll join our expert Finance team and reconcile bank statements, master Sage 50 with full training and hands-on support, and keep payments flowing smoothly for both internal teams and external partners.
You'll be someone that thrives in a fast-paced environment, have the chance to own your projects from start to finish and enjoy being part of a collaborative team that values your initiative and celebrates every win. Ready to dive into a role where every day brings a new challenge and plenty of opportunities to grow? We can't wait to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Action daily bank account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
* Process and input daily payments; establish and maintain new client payment instructions
* Review financial statements and proactively investigate anomalies
* Liaise with banking partners to verify transaction details and gather supplementary information
* Allocate missing payments, process client refunds, and respond to ad-hoc finance queries
* Manage sales and purchase ledgers by processing invoices for clients and suppliers
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless payment workflow
The Skills You'll Need To Succeed
Ideally, the successful candidate will have:
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, or 2+ years in a finance processing role
* Hands-on experience with accounting software (experience on Sage 50 is advantageous)
Technical Skills
* Proficient Excel skills, including data manipulation, formatting numbers, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP
* Comfortable navigating ERP systems and basic familiarity with macros or VBA is a plus
* Strong phone and email communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and professionalism
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
* Self-motivated and adept at prioritising a dynamic workload
* Proven ability to diagnose and solve both straightforward and complex issues
* Confident communicator, able to engage effectively across all levels of the business
* Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment and embraces ongoing learning
Please note, this role is being advertised both internally, within Advantis, and externally.
In Return For Your Hard Work, We'll Give You Access To:
* Up to 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Gym membership contribution
* Paid time off to volunteer at a charity of your choice – 2 days per year
* Company Life Insurance
* Employee Assistant Programme – 24/7 access to experienced counsellors
* On site mental health first aiders
* Free access to dentists-on-demand
* Long service awards
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Pension scheme
* Employee awards, incentives, and events
* Free onsite parking
* Corporate football team
* Free tea and coffee
* Free annual eye tests and contribution to prescription glasses
* Casual dress
* Accessible location (only a short walk from Stoke City Centre and Stoke train station)
* Refer a friend scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,570.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person