Slicker Recycling is the market leading specialist in the collection and recycling of waste oils and hazardous workshop waste. We are exceptionally proud to announce that Slicker Recycling has been honoured with the prestigious King's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2024. This remarkable moment is in recognition of our growth in overseas sales in the past three years. It reflects the unbelievable dedication of our colleagues, who have each played a pivotal role in making Slicker Recycling a leader in the collection and sustainable re-refinement of used lubricating oil, whilst adapting to a constantly evolving global market. Check out www.slickerrecycling.com to learn more about us.
We work in partnership with a wide range of customers from sectors including automation, plant and tool hire, facility management, retail, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, the public sector and much more. We ensure that waste is stored, managed and disposed of appropriately for our customers in full compliance with the latest regulations.
Our 200 plus employees operate within a fast paced and busy working environment, we work hard but we also enjoy having fun and being part of a team. As a business we have big ambitions; it is an exciting time to be part of Slicker.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a motivated and detail orientated Finance Assistant, who is working towards completing their AAT level 4 qualification (or recently qualified) and looking to take on more responsibility as they progress. This position will play a key role within a fast paced, driven finance team of 11.
This is a varied role, suited to someone who is able to develop good working relationships with key business stakeholders via phone and email and able to pro-actively plan, organise and prioritise work whilst promoting the Slicker workplace values. We are Smart, Honest and Reliable, working Together whilst having Fun.
Main Tasks and responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this role will include, but not limited to:
- Work alongside the Management Accountants to support in the monthly management accounts process
- Prepare and post accurate month end journals
- Handle bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
- Liaise with the Management Accountants on issues relating to the sales ledger and debt collection
- Assisting the Purchase Ledger team, matching invoices with purchase orders, input of invoices and credit notes, reconciling supplier statements, sending remittances and dealing with queries
- Provide cover at month end and during team annual leave in purchase ledger and sales ledger functions
- Cash posting for bank transactions
- Processing expense claims
- Assist in preparing documentation and schedules required for internal and external audits
- Keep procedure notes up to date so that all processes are fully documented
- Supporting with key activity and projects within the Finance department
- Apply the Slicker values to your role, “People rarely succeed unless they have Fun in what they are doing.”
Role requirements
- Working towards AAT level 4 or AAT Qualified
- A high level of numeracy skills, minimum 5 GCSEs to include Maths & English to Level 4 or above
- Experience of Sage 50 would be advantageous
- Strong IT and MS Excel skills (including pivot tables, look ups etc.)
- A ‘right first time’ and ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- High levels of personal organisation
- Commitment to accuracy and driving efficient processes
- A proven ability to build strong professional relationships
- A great team player who is flexible with shifting workloads
- Excellent communication skills across a variety of formats
Benefits
- Competitive salary, we are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer
- Company contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice benefit
- Cycle scheme benefit
- Up to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
- Funded health cashback plan for all colleagues
- Flexible benefits with access to our perks platform for discounts and cash back on retail, leisure, holiday and travel
- Access to a range of resources through our Employee Assistance programs to support your physical, mental and financial health; so we can support you whatever life throws your way
- Death in Service benefit
- Regular company events
- Free on-site parking
Hours of work
- 8.30am - 5.00pm - 40 hours per week
- No weekends
- Monday to Friday
Values
The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values. These are embedded into our business and applicants must evidence their values as part of the application process.
- Smart – keep it simple and keep doing it better
- Honest – be straight with each other and give feedback
- Reliable – do what we say we will and tell people if we can’t
- Together – work together as one and support each other
- Fun – enjoy what we do and have a great time
Slicker Recycling is an equal opportunities employer and will continue to ensure it offers career opportunities without discrimination. Employment positions throughout the Company are filled with the candidates who possess the most appropriate skills and competencies relevant for the particular job role. Slicker Recycling is to treat all employees fairly and equally regardless of gender, sexual orientations, marital status, race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability or union membership status.