Finance Operations Specialist

Finance Operations Specialist

The Finance Operations Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting the Antech UK business with day‑to‑day transactional activities in Oracle and other related systems. Working in close cooperation with associates in the UK laboratory and finance team, the role should ensure accurate execution with a right‑at‑first‑hand mindset and continually optimise workflow.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial transactions by ensuring accuracy and handling functions up to payment stage.
• Bank reconciliation – match bank statements with ledger transactions, post currency differences, and record receipts.
• Payment posting – record and reconcile payments received to the correct customer accounts.
• Collections – monitor aging reports, identify outstanding debts, and contact customers for payment follow‑ups.
• Perform closing entries and documentation in accordance with internal control guidelines.
• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate capture of information including correct tax treatment.
• Verify approvals from management and match invoices with purchase orders.
• Data entry and coding of invoices into the accounting system.
• Complete a weekly BACs payment run to ensure invoices are paid within agreed terms and avoid late fees.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Take supplier queries and investigate, resolve, or refer as necessary.
• Ensure all correspondence related to overdue accounts is actioned and resolved in a timely manner.
• Assist with month‑end activities related to accounts payable.
• Collaborate with staff and management to resolve queries promptly.
• Support Management Control teams nationally and internationally.
• Manage fixed assets and leases, accounting follow‑up, and dunning processes for account receivables and various local or US GAAP topics, sharing best practices within the group.
• Implement ad‑hoc projects such as system migrations and the implementation of new tools and processes.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Fluency in English and intermediate proficiency in French.
• Digital savvy and eager to learn new systems.
• Organized with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with data entry processing within web‑based ERP systems (Oracle) and online banking.
• Ability to move quickly through numerous order entry steps with accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Proven ability to follow through and resolve issues.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team‑oriented philosophy with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule according to activity and volume.