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Finance Assistant Newport, Newport, Wales

Vantage Data Centers

Full Time Newport, Newport, Wales 25427 - 33070 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

The Finance Assistant will work with the wider Finance team to ensure financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment. The role will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain accurate financial records and ensure financial information is recorded and communicated in a timely and precise manner
Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment
Frequent contact with external 3rd party vendors and customers

Duties

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Review of Purchase Requisitions, ensuring any spending outside of budgets is justified and authorized
Match purchase invoices received to purchase orders, code and process the invoices, and gain the relevant invoice approvals through Finance systems
Review supplier statements along with the aged creditors on a weekly basis to ensure invoices are being paid within credit terms, and follow up on any outstanding invoices with the relevant approver
Prepare payment runs for the Manager, Finance to approve and enter into the online banking system
Assist the Finance Team with inputting supplier payments and file paid invoices
Resolve Supplier queries, monitoring the AP inbox on a daily basis

OTHER

Assist with Sales ledger billing and other duties as and when required.
Assist the Finance team with month end procedures, such as deferred revenue recognition, prepayments and fixed assets
Check monthly employee expense claims before passing to Manager, Finance for processing
Support ad hoc activities as required, e.g. assistance with Annual Audit
Any Adhoc duties, as and when required.

Job Requirements

Some Sales/Purchase ledger experience is desirable
AAT Level 1 qualified, desirable
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, strongly preferred
Experience in dealing with vendor issues and problem solve
Able to plan, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft desktop, as well as Microsoft Office 365
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate internally with team members as well as externally with vendors and other service providers
Work effectively in collaboration cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and deliver business objectives
Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training purposes
Potential employees must complete a background check successfully

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard an efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Safety and security always matter. During COVID, all positions that can work remotely have been, and appropriate steps have been taken to ensure the safety of employees in any position essential to be on site. Regardless of where you are working, technology to work effectively is provided on or in advance of your first day of employment.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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