Job Description

AZoNetwork - Company Background

AZoNetwork is the leading content marketing platform for Science, Engineering and Healthcare with operational headquarters in Manchester city centre and further offices in Sydney, Australia.

We are a world leader in marketing science and technology. We work with clients to develop and share engaging content with their customers and prospects to enhance brand awareness and generate high quality sales leads. Our digital marketing platform attracts over 100 million visitors a year across 12 STEM sites.

We employ around 40 people in our central Manchester office. Our growth plans are ambitious and will enable excellent career development opportunities.

We have a friendly, open and informal culture with a high degree of trust in our employees. Teamwork and innovation are highly valued. We promote a healthy work-life balance. Our teams are highly motivated and proud to be making a difference to the World of Science, Engineering and Healthcare.

Finance Administrator (9 month FTC)

As one of two Finance Specialists you will be integral to the smooth running of the business. You will report to the Finance Manager and support her and the CFO in the effective operation of the Finance function.

You will work independently with initiative, always looking for opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost reduction by having an exceptional eye for detail. You are self-motivated with a 'can-do' attitude and approach opportunities with enthusiasm. You can work flexibly and collaboratively to support different areas of the business with finance assistance. You have the confidence to challenge others if key sales and financial processes have not been adhered to. You can be relied upon to deliver tasks on time and to a high standard.

There will be opportunities to develop your finance skills and take on additional responsibilities.

Experience within a finance function is essential.

Primary Duties include:

Accounts Receivable

- Sales ledger invoicing, credit checks, credit control and collections

Sales Process Adherence

. Monitoring and enforcing the company's sales processes with the commercial operations - to ensure Purchase Order adherence, and compliance with rules for income spreading, income recognition, commission recognition, and sales bonus recognition

Management Reporting & Compliance

- Support end-of-month reporting, manage sales ledger documentation, maintain Statement of Works, prepare sales and profitability reports

Audit Preparation -

Support monthly/annual audit preparation

Role Requirements

You will have at least 1 year's experience working in a Finance administration role.

Key Skills:

Bookkeeping reconciliation Credit Control and collections Sales ledger invoicing Management reporting Meticulous attention to detail Team player Adaptable and resilient Able to prioritise and multitask efficiently Effective communicator Able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders

Desirable skills - training will be given

Experience using Xero Accounting software Salesforce experience

Qualifications

AAT part qualified

Benefits

Contract Type:

9-month Fixed Term Contract - with the possibility of contract extension or conversion to a permanent role

Salary

: 30,000 to 35,000 dependent on experience and portfolio quality

Annual bonus

: based on company and employee performance

Working Hours

: 38 hours per week - with flexibility on both sides regarding start and end time each day (our core hours are 10am-3pm).

Work Location and environment

: Based in our brand new Manchester office in the city centre with the opportunity to work from home one day a week. We provide financial assistance with home office set up. The office environment is relaxed with a dress down policy and comfy sitting areas, ping-pong table, free tea, coffee, fruit, and drinks fridge. There is a free onsite gym facility.

Holidays

: 29 days including bank holidays, plus after six months' service you get a day off on your birthday and an extra day off after 1 year and 5 extra days after 5 years' service. We have "Fun in the Sun" half day Fridays in July and August.

Regular social events/activities

: Including parties, team lunches and nights out.

Training and development

- You will get a training allowance of 500 pa plus support for relevant technical certifications.

Private Healthcare (BUPA).

This includes access to online GPs via Babylon and up to two free face-to-face private GP appointments per year. You can also arrange cover for your partner/family at your own cost.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Gym membership On-site gym Private medical insurance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M1 4ET: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What level of AAT qualification do you have?
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Finance administration: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FA