Finance Administrator

Who We Are

Owned by the Italian Frandino Group and originally founded in the 1950s as a fruit distillery, Sedamyl has grown to become one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of wheat derivatives such as starches, sweeteners, proteins and alcohol for major food and industrial sectors worldwide. In 2012 the group expanded its international presence by opening a plant in Selby, UK.

Role Purpose and Responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to become an integral part of our finance team within a busy manufacturing environment. This role will involve assisting members of the finance team with day-to-day finance activities, providing an excellent opportunity to learn all key financial administrative tasks to ensure smooth running of financial operations. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and being part of a collaborative team, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Main Responsibilities

Operate the Purchase Ledger accounts, process all invoices both with and without purchase ledger, ensuring that approval for the goods/services has been received and initiate payment runs.

Operate the Sales Ledger accounts, issuing invoices and credit notes both automatic and manual

Liaise with both vendors and internal customers to promptly resolve invoice queries.

Chase outstanding debts

Reconcile bank and credit card statements as well as supplier and customer accounts.

Prepare monthly VAT Return

Keep SAP master data up to date.

Take Health, Safety and Environmental ownership of yourself, others, and activities within your areas of responsibility and raising all HSE concerns you become aware of, outside your areas of responsibility, with relevant managers.

Undertake any other reasonable task as requested by the Financial Supervisor

Qualifications & Experience

Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office essential, particularly Excel)

Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization

Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Recognised accounts industry qualification or working towards

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines

Effective communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders

Team player with a proactive and positive attitude

Company Benefits

Competitive Salary

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Scheme - employee 5%, employer 6%

Life insurance

Length of Service Bonus

Full training and support in using SAP and internal systems

Healthcare scheme available after 6 months service

Free on-site secure parking

Lavazza coffee machines - free for staff use

Pasta club