Finance & Office Administrator

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with experience in finance and office administration? We are seeking a Finance and Office Administrator to join our client's business, where you will play an essential role in supporting financial processes and ensuring smooth office operations.

A global market leader in the fresh produce industry, our client is going through a phase of growth and as a result, this role is newly created and situated at their offices based local to Maidstone in Langley, Kent.

Please note this a full-time office-based role, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (1 hour lunch break)

About the Role
As a Finance and Office Administrator, you will collaborate with various business units to ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, manage supplier payments, and handle office administration tasks. This is a varied and fast paced role so it is essential that the successful candidate can multi-task and have excellent attention to detail and people skills.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Administration:
*Process purchase invoices and credit notes in line with company procedures.
*Liaise with suppliers to resolve payment queries and ensure timely invoice payments.
*Monitor supplier statements and manage payments, including fruit advances.

Office Management:
*Oversee the procurement of office supplies and organise hospitality events.
*Ensure the office environment is maintained to high standards.
*Welcome customers onsite

HR:
*Assist in recruitment processes, including handling new starter paperwork and maintaining personnel files.
*Coordinate training courses and support interviews, inductions, and exit interviews.

Essential Skills and Experience
*Previous experience in a fast-paced business such as FMCG, manufacturing, engineering, logistics or similar
*Previous experience in a finance administration-based role
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills,
*Personable, approachable and excellent problem solver
*Experience with ERP systems and MS Office, particularly Excel.
*Due to the office location, it is essential that you have your own transport as public transport links are not accessible.

Salary & Benefits
*An annual salary of £28,000 per annum
*Non contractual bonus
*Free parking
*25 days annual leave + bank holidays
*2.5x annual salary death in service benefit
*Cycle to work scheme
*Free local gym and swimming pool membership