Operating in 25 countries, the Ortec Group provides engineering and project solutions across a wide range of sectors, including energy, mining, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, defence, rail, food production, automotive, aerospace, space, and more.
With 14,500 employees worldwide, we deliver the design, construction and maintenance of industrial projects and facilities. Our approach is shaped by our core values, which places safety, innovation and training as priorities.
Biogenie Remediation UK, is a specialist remediation and brownfield enabling works contractor, and operator of offsite soil treatment facilities. Now part of the Ortec Group, we have been operating in the UK for more than 30 years.
Our employees play a key role in our organisation and are our greatest strength; they share the same culture of safety and security, the same enthusiasm for bold action and fresh challenges. As an organisation, we invest in our people’s safety, training and development.
Biogenie UK has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team based in our offices at Cardiff.
The role:
As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, such as credit control, sales and supplier invoicing, reconciliations and month-end duties. You will have a strong background in credit control and possess excellent data entry skills. You will report directly to the Finance Manager and work closely within a small team to manage a varied workload.
This role would suit someone who is comfortable dealing with customers everyday via email and over the telephone and must have the confidence to do so.
What you will be doing?
Processing sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
Follow the credit control procedure to manage overdue accounts.
Approve and review credit limits on a daily basis.
Send out customer statements and perform account reconciliations.
Conduct daily bank reconciliations for customer receipts.
Maintain and update the cash forecast spreadsheet.
Perform weekly reviews of debtors and provide reports.
Make bank payments and keep up to date records.
Assist with month-end journal posting.
What are we looking for?
Proven experience in an Accounts or Finance role, with a strong emphasis on credit control.
Professional qualifications such as AAT is advantageous but not required.
Must be confident using MS Office, in particular, Excel.
Experience of using a CRM or ERP system is desirable but not essential.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Familiarity of using credit check systems is essential, such as Creditsafe or Experian.
Confident and proactive with the ability to manage your own time effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Comfortable working on your own and as part of a team
What we offer:
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Private healthcare
25 days holiday rising with length of service
Paid time off for volunteering
Employee Mentoring Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)