Transactions Administrator

Job Description

Your new roleTwo roles are currently available working at National Highways within our busy financial transactions team and carrying out a range of processing and administrative duties. We have one position within our Accounts Payable team and one within our AccountsReceivable team.These roles are key in supporting the efficient payment of National Highways supplier invoices, and the raising and collection of outstanding invoices to our customers.The roles will be based at our Birmingham office, with a flexible working approach.What youll be leading onProcessing transactions in our Oracle Fusion Accounting system following defined procedures and ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely mannerWorking closely with colleagues from both within the immediate transactions team and other areas of the business to ensure accuracy at all timesBeing aware of the importance of key performance targets and supporting the team in making sure that they are met at all timesLiaising with internal business teams and external stakeholders in order to resolve outstanding issues.Supporting line management in seeking to ensure continuous improvement in how the team operatesBuilding and maintaining effective working relationships with customers from both within and outside of the companyTo be successfulEvidence of good time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively where workloads are busyAbility to follow instructions and work flexibly as part of a team, with a willingness to learn and develop broader skills and knowledgeGood customer service skills including the ability to liaise successfully with internal and external stakeholders.Good IT skills including Microsoft Office. Experience of using finance systems such as Oracle Fusion desirable but not essential.Good organisational skills and attention to detailAbility to work to own timescales, prioritising when necessary.About UsWhy you should join usAt National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. Were proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to dobetter and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then youll be a great fit for our organisation.Our benefits packageOur total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonusContributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)Flexible hours and blended working between base location/homeLife assurance of 4 times annual salaryHealth and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccinesA cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travelSignificant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experienceAnd we areFamily friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilitiesMoney friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programmeCommunity friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effortIf you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include:Right to work check3 year employment history referencesDBS criminal record checkSocial media and adverse journalism checkDriving licence check (if applicable)Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable)And finally We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires