Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Responsibilities:
We currently have a great opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our small Finance team in Rawtenstall to provide a professional accounting service in the provision of accurate, timely reporting and to provide accounting support to the production facility.
Preparation of payment runs for approval.
Investigate and post AP invoices or credit notes as required, and supporting centralised AP function offshore
Support and post AR invoices or credit notes as required, working with Sales team on-site and centralised AR function offshore
Monitor shared finance email inboxes and ensure replies are done in a timely manner
Raise and maintain PO orders in SAP and receipting them as they are completed, to support centralised AP function offshore
Support Finance department with month-end tasks such as reconciliation of AP & AR balances, and inputting required manually stock adjustments
Ensure SAP ERP system is up to date with new customer and supplier setup applications
Perform other ad-hoc duties when required and directed by the organisation
We offer excellent working conditions, ongoing training and the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career for those wanting to realise their ambitions. We also offer a highly competitive salary and good benefits.
Qualifications/ Experience:
A comfortable IT user with use of excel skills, Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Self-motivated and deadline orientated with the ability to work under pressure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills – effectively engaging with colleagues and external stakeholders.
SAP B1 system or any other ERP system experience within a manufacturing/ engineering environment desirable.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Good mathematical and analytical skills.
If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, colour, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
