Finance Co-ordinator

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process purchase invoices and ensure appropriate approvals in line with QMS control points
• Process purchase orders in line with company procedures
• Manage supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements
• Support preparation of supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms
• Process and reconcile company credit card and petty cash transactions
• Process employee expense claims in line with company policy
• Raise and issue sales invoices
• Support credit control activities, including monitoring aged debt and following up on overdue invoices
• Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve invoice queries and disputes
• Support the maintenance of project financial records
• Support adherence to financial controls and maintain clear audit trails

Month-End & Financial Support

• Support preparation of month-end schedules (including prepayments and accruals)
• Assist with journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support management reporting, including variance analysis against budget

Payroll & Employee Costs

• Support the monthly payroll process, including review and validation of payroll information
• Review payroll reports and perform payroll checks to ensure accuracy prior to payment
• Maintain payroll-related records, schedules and reconciliations
• Process payroll, pension and other employee-related payments in line with agreed timescales
• Support month-end activities relating to payroll and employee costs

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide internal reporting and respond to requests for financial information
• Use Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams and Excel, to support daily operations
• Support finance-related system updates, including project and time-recording systems
• Provide financial or time-based information to customers as required
• Maintain accuracy and integrity across finance systems
• Support internal controls, audits and compliance
• Identify and highlight opportunities to improve processes and controls where appropriate
• Maintain clear process documentation in line with QMS requirements

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday.
React supports flexible working arrangements to balance the needs of employees and the business.

Team Working Expectations

• Work collaboratively and communicate clearly and effectively
• Support the Finance Lead and wider business functions
• Be adaptable to the changing needs of the team and business
• Take a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

Training

Full training will be provided for internal systems and processes. Support for further development, including AAT progression, will be considered for the right candidate.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in a similar finance role is desirable
• Studying towards, or qualified in, AAT (Level 3+) or equivalent is desirable
• Experience of accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks or similar) would be advantageous
• Confidence across purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work
• Ability to manage routine processes accurately and consistently
• Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment where accuracy and consistency are key
• A proactive and reliable approach, with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
• A willingness to learn and develop within a finance role

The Benefits of Working at React:

• Able to get things done and make a real difference.
• Freedom to act with integrity.
• Staff treated as individuals.
• Working with a group of likeminded people with a can-do attitude in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Excellent personal development and training, with opportunities for progression within the finance function.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Payment of professional subscriptions.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Advice to Potential Applicants

To apply for this role or to request more information, please apply via the apply now link.

This role is based in the Cleator office.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.

All short-listed candidates will be required to prove that they have the Right to Work in the UK during the recruitment process.

All candidates offered employment will be required to undergo pre-employment security checks against the Baseline Personal Security Standard before employment can commence.

Personal data acquired during the application process will be used in accordance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act. This means that information is confidential and can only be used for assessment and selection, and for employment records if their application is successful.

React Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

For further information on how React will process your data please contact Jessica Sisson on jsisson@react-engineering.co.uk.