Job Description
Who is Progress Rail? What do we do?
We are Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, specialists in precision heavy engineering. One of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit systems products worldwide. From our UK manufacturing operations in Nottingham, Sheffield and South Queensferry we supply a range of specialist products into the rail network in the UK and overseas.
As an industry leader we are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring continued success for the future. Build a long-term career with helpful training, supportive mentors, professional development, and study assistance support.
The Role:
The Finance team are recruiting for a self-starter and proactive individual to process all purchase invoices, liaising effectively and efficiently with staff and managers to ensure accuracy and sign off, entering all data onto D365 and COUPA.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the Finance team with the timely and efficient delivery of financial operational and audit activities within the company.
- Accurate and timely processing of all purchase invoices using 2 way and 3 way match in D365 and COUPA
- Timely completion of finance administration tasks including monthly statement reconciliations.
- To deliver against the month end schedule by ensuring that all deadlines are met, including monthly accruals
- To work positively with managers and staff across the company to ensure effective and informed transactions and financial management.
- Monthly company credit card processing and intercompany transactions clearance and reconciliation
- Ensure compliance with all UK/EU Tax and fiscal regulations, rules or procedures that pertain to English, European and International law or statutes as far as these relate to purchase accounting
- To lead by example in upholding the organisation’s culture and values and leading by example in the delivery of these.
- To promote and comply with the Company’s Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Policies at all times.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience of managing financial Information and transactions
- Formal Accountancy Qualification or equivalent proven track record in a financial environment
- Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively with others
- Be persistent in problem solving, seeking solutions through the expertise of both self and others, researching the facts with care and resolving problems in a timely and thorough manner.
- Provide practical advice and solutions to problems and ensure that tasks are followed through, loose ends are tied up and the job is completed.
- Be consistent in the way a task is tackled, creating sound practical procedures which incorporate checks for accuracy and ensure that tasks are completed satisfactorily.
- Be confident when dealing with negative people and encourage them to come up with imaginative solutions to difficult problems.
- Seek direction and authority from others when and if appropriate.
What you’ll get in return:
In addition to working for an industry leader, with a great working environment and knowledgeable colleagues, we also offer:
- Highly competitive and negotiable salaries, depending on suitability and experience
- Company funded external qualifications
- 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
- Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
- Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
- Professional and leadership development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of discounts on your favourite shops, car insurance, holidays and much more via Caterpillar Advantage
- Employee recognition scheme
What’s next?
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on an inclusive workforce and culture.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Purchase Ledger: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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