Job Description

The MEL Group - Engineering Solutions Provider to the Aerospace & Defence Sectors

As part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), the role also contributes to a culture where employees have a genuine stake in the long-term success of the business.

As an EOT-owned organisation, employees benefit from:

A collective sense of ownership and shared purpose.

Greater transparency and engagement in company performance and decision-making.

Enhanced job security through long-term, sustainable business focus.

The potential for annual tax-free bonuses (subject to meeting qualifying criteria).

A supportive and collaborative working environment that values employee voice and contribution.

JOB PURPOSE:

To generate sales invoices to the customer and provide support to the rest of the Finance team.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Raising of sales invoices, as required, for the following companies: - MEL Aviation, Oldbury Engineering & SMA Plastics. Raising of Proforma invoices and Advance Payment invoices as required. Taking customer credit card payments using Tyl for MEL only. Importing invoices into Sage, via ODBC links for the following companies: - MEL Aviation, Oldbury Engineering, Arrowsmith Engineering & Consultants, EDS Engineering & Redmayne Engineering. Balancing daily sheets. Filing accounts copy invoices. Raising of MOD 650's for Oldbury only. Scanning paid MOD packs for MEL Aviation & Oldbury Engineering. Preparing various statements as requested: - AJW - weekly & MAC - monthly. Communicate regularly with the Finance Supervisor and Credit Controller to ensure that all issues / problems are resolved in a timely and efficient manner. Adherence to the appropriate chains of communication within the department and Company. Strive to maintain a flexible element within the department, supporting all team members where necessary. Prepare monthly billing reports through MELOPS, for all companies, for the Finance Director.

PERSONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

Raising sales invoices within a similar size Group. Computer literate, with advanced use of Word and Excel packages. Previous accounting experience, knowledge of Sage Line 50 package advantageous. Positive and flexible in approach, highly driven and self-motivated. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent numerical skills. Meticulous attention to detail, methodical approach to work ensuring accuracy always. Reliable, trustworthy and highly confidential due to the requirements of the job. Focused on achieving the best possible results. Excellent team worker, with the ability to work alone and the desire to succeed as an individual and with the surrounding team. Calm confident and polite when dealing with customers. Other duties as required within the skills, training and experience of the incumbent.

WORKING HOURS:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,295.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sudbury CO10 2YW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience raising sales invoices in a multi-company?
Experience:

Sage 50 Accounting: 1 year (preferred) Word & Excel: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person