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Reporting to:                    Team Lead Accounting Finance

Hours:                                37.5 Hrs.  Mon – Fri  08:30 – 17:00 (1 hour lunch break)

Hybrid Working:                  Office based until after probation.  Then 2 days WFH, 3 days office based

Salary:                                   Dependent upon experience and languages

Location:                          M1 4BT – Manchester City Centre     www.sonoco.com

         

Do you want to work in a diverse workplace speaking to multiple different countries on a daily basis.  Can you speak other languages, and are trained in Finance, we may have the perfect job for you.  We are looking for a Finance Assistant that has high potential with good technical skills and can speak multiple languages.  Do you have 1-2 years finance experience, with at least 1 years experience in accounts payable?  If yes, this could be the role for you.  

This is an exciting opportunity for a focused and determined individual looking to start a career within a company with excellent prospects.

If the challenge of being part of a high performance team, delivering real business process and changing culture excites you.  Apply in writing, enclosing details of your experience and qualifications to [email protected]

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing and maintaining the purchase ledger (includes po matching, coding and processing  invoices)
  • Involved in the month end process; ensuring prepayments are booked, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
  • Performing supplier statement reconciliations
  • Performing weekly payment runs to suppliers
  • Key control account reconciliation process
  • Completing monthly subledger aging review
  • Supporting the finance team with various administrative tasks
  • Acting as first point of contact for all relevant queries (internal and external)
  • Providing audit information for both internal and external auditors
  • Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested by management
  • Reconciliation and coordination of payment of travel /expenses
  • Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
  • Be an ambassador of Sonoco culture and values, maintaining a people centric culture
  • Other duties as delegated from time to time by Management

Qualifications & Experience

  • Languages – English plus one other language, preferably German, French, Polish, or Spanish
  • 1-2 Year Experience in Finance/Accounting experience
  • 1 year experience in Accounts Payable
  • Knowledge preferred, not essential – Finance systems such as, Oracle, Basware, Coupa, Chrome River

To apply by email, contact:    Marianna Sonvico – Senior HR Manager, with CV and Cover letter to: [email protected]    

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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