Accounts Receivable Assistant

Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

Located in Runcorn, United Kingdom, our newly extended 120,000 sq. ft. facility is a fully integrated site offering comprehensive manufacturing, repair, and overhaul services to the major players in the landing gear industry.

Designated as a Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in surface treatment and assembly of small to medium-sized landing gear systems. As a key part of the Centre of Division, supports several global programs, including: Gripen – SAAB, Hawk - BAE Systems, KF21 - Hanwha Aerospace, AW101 - Leonardo Helicopters.

With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and lean techniques, we are committed to delivering high-value, precision-engineered components for complex landing gear systems.

Summary of position:

As an AR/Finance Assistant, you will support our dynamic Finance Team at our head office in Runcorn, Cheshire. Reporting to the AP/AR Manager and working within a transaction team of 4, you will assist with the day-to-day processes of the Accounts Receivable (AR) function.

Main responsibilities:

• Invoicing from the Infor LN ERP System
• Data entry to customer invoicing portals
• Generating ad-hoc sales invoices and credit notes
• Raising Proforma invoices
• Internal audit controls, including log and approvals.
• Bank detail checking and tracking for internal audit controls.
• Setting up new customers on the Info LN ERP System
• Providing cover for the AP/AR Manager
• Supporting colleagues with tasks as and when required
  
  

Qualifications:

• Proven experience within a busy accounts department maintaining a sales ledger
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
  
  

What we offer?

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.
• Standard 37-hour week, Annual leave 25 days bank holidays
• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• Company funded medical benefits package from day one
• Access to retail and gym discounts
• Loyalty bonuses
• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow
• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Team Building social events
  
  

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives. Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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