Accounting Administrator

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £ There are no limits to where you can take your career.

The Accounts administrator plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity of our organization by overseeing the accounts payable process. This position is responsible for managing invoices, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, contributing to the seamless operation of our accounts payable function

• Invoice Management: Process and verify incoming invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies before approval.
• Payment forecast: Prepare monthly payment forecast for treasury to manage and allocate cash budget.Payment Processing: Execute timely payment of invoices and manage payment schedules, including electronic transfers, checks, and other payment methods.
• Employee Reimbursement Claims: To check and process employee claims in timely basis.
  Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of bank and accounts payable records to ensure alignment with bank and vendor statements and internal financial systems.
• Intercompany confirmation: Prepare and review intercompany balance on monthly basis.
• Monthly Journal Voucher: Prepare journal entries accounts payable only.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving payment disputes professionally and efficiently.
• Verify bank details: To perform bank details validation with vendors in line with company policy for fraud prevention.Assist in year-end audit: To provide necessary documentation and support during internal and external audit.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed and organized records of all accounts payable transactions, ensuring proper documentation for audit purposes.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly accounts payable reports for management review, highlighting key metrics and potential discrepancies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, accounting principles, and company policies related to accounts payable.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with [specific accounting software tools, e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, etc.]
• Familiarity with tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Certification in accounting is a plus.

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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