Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator – Veolia | Water Tech UK

Location: Office Based in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid Working)

Type: Fixed Term Contract until end of Feb 2026, Full‑Time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week)

Are you an organised, detail‑oriented professional with a passion for finance? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Finance Administrator to take the next step in your career. Join a successful global company that offers progression opportunities and flexible benefits, and help make a positive impact on our planet.

You will support the collectables / payables team with all administration processes and be SOX compliant, playing a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations across the company.

• Create promises of payment for all customers using Sidetrade.
• Upload customer invoices to external portals.
• Process new customer account forms and obtain the latest credit checks through Experian.
• Update the in‑house system with alerts received from Companies House.
• Conduct credit “health checks” on external companies and provide recommendations on their creditworthiness when requested.
• Process and reconcile all receipts and payments across all business units to the appropriate bank accounts.
• Maintain and update daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Issue County Court claim forms when necessary.
• Process and pay employee expenses using the in‑house system.
• Process supplier invoices through a scanning tool using a three‑way match.
• Liaise with internal customers to obtain invoice approvals through Smartsheets.
• Process new supplier account forms.
• Provide Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable support as required.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are compliant with SOX and group policies.

• Demonstrates a good understanding of how assigned duties contribute to the overall work of the team.
• Understands how assigned responsibilities relate to and integrate with others within the team or unit.

• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Responsible for self‑management and prioritisation of own workload.

• Selects appropriate alternatives from defined options in a variety of work routines.
• Works within well‑defined procedures that may involve multiple tasks and workflows.
• Requires the ability to evaluate factual information and make sound judgments based on analysis.
• The quality and accuracy of work produced directly impact the effectiveness of the team.

• Demonstrates clear and courteous verbal and written communication.
• Responds to internal and external queries via telephone and email with professionalism and efficiency.

• Experience working within an office environment.
• Confident communicator with both internal and external customers.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Driven, proactive, and self‑motivated approach to work.

• Experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable.
• Knowledge or experience of working in a shared services environment.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Google applications, particularly Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards and Google Suite systems.

Employee Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being, work‑life balance, and long‑term security.

• 25 days of annual leave, plus birthday leave.
• Company car benefit and enhanced pension scheme.
• Exclusive discount programs and recognition schemes.
• Eye care, flu vouchers, and 24/7 access to virtual GP consultations.
• Flexible benefits options:
  Private Medical Insurance, Buy/Sell Annual Leave, Group Income Protection, Dental and Travel Insurance, Group Life Assurance, Critical Illness cover, Personal Computer, Car Leasing, Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Some benefits dependent on contract type and length of service.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status.

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