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Reporting to:                    Team Lead Accounting Finance

Hours:                                37.5 Hrs.  Mon – Fri  08:30 – 17:00 (1 hour lunch break)

Hybrid Working:                  Office based until after probation.  Then 2 days WFH, 3 days office based

Salary:                                   Dependent upon experience and languages

Location:                          M1 4BT – Manchester City Centre     www.sonoco.com

         

Do you want to work in a diverse workplace speaking to multiple different countries on a daily basis.  Can you speak other languages, and are trained in Finance, we may have the perfect job for you.  We are looking for a Finance Assistant that has high potential with good technical skills and can speak multiple languages.  Do you have 1-2 years finance experience, with at least 1 years experience in accounts payable?  If yes, this could be the role for you.  

This is an exciting opportunity for a focused and determined individual looking to start a career within a company with excellent prospects.

If the challenge of being part of a high performance team, delivering real business process and changing culture excites you.  Apply in writing, enclosing details of your experience and qualifications to marianna.sonvico@sonoco.com

Key Responsibilities:

Processing and maintaining the purchase ledger (includes po matching, coding and processing  invoices)Involved in the month end process; ensuring prepayments are booked, investigating and resolving any discrepanciesPerforming supplier statement reconciliationsPerforming weekly payment runs to suppliersKey control account reconciliation processCompleting monthly subledger aging reviewSupporting the finance team with various administrative tasksActing as first point of contact for all relevant queries (internal and external)Providing audit information for both internal and external auditorsProviding ad-hoc reporting as and when requested by managementReconciliation and coordination of payment of travel /expensesEnsure monthly processing deadlines are met as requiredBe an ambassador of Sonoco culture and values, maintaining a people centric cultureOther duties as delegated from time to time by Management

Qualifications & Experience

Languages – English plus one other language, preferably German, French, Polish, or Spanish1-2 Year Experience in Finance/Accounting experience1 year experience in Accounts PayableKnowledge preferred, not essential – Finance systems such as, Oracle, Basware, Coupa, Chrome River

To apply by email, contact:    Marianna Sonvico – Senior HR Manager, with CV and Cover letter to: marianna.sonvico@sonoco.com    

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.