Commercial Finance Administrator

Job Description

Zenon is delighted to be recruiting for an established Private Jet Charter Company who are looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Administrator to support the CFO in their new Flight Operations Division, based at their offices in Kent.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Coordination:
o Manage financial aspects such as collating data for aircraft owner recharges, controlling customer recharges against costs, and ensuring all customer-related costs are invoiced.

Cash Flow Management:
o Plan and oversee cash flow operations, including weekly payment scheduling for suppliers based on flight schedules, coordination of currency balances (USD, EUR, and GBP), and monthly cash flow reporting.

Expense Handling:
o Collect invoices for credit card expenses, process credit cards, and employee expenses using the Sage financial system.

Accounting Tasks:
o Perform tasks related to prepayments, accruals, reconciliation, and entry of payments and receipts into the financial system, including bank reconciliation.

Support and Collaboration:
o Act as a backup for the accountant during absences, assist in reconciling intercompany transactions, prepare information for management accounts, support audits when necessary, and collaborate with various departments to foster efficient communication and business partnering.

Administrative Duties:
o Fulfill additional administrative responsibilities as required by the role.
The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Financial Accounting Knowledge:
o Basic knowledge of financial accounting to effectively handle financial tasks, such as cash flow planning, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Invoicing and Financial Software Proficiency:
o Proficiency in using financial software, particularly Sage, for tasks like processing credit card expenses, entering payments and receipts, and maintaining financial records is crucial.

Attention to Detail:
o Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail for collating data, reconciling transactions, and ensuring that all costs are accurately accounted for.

Communication Skills:
o Strong communication skills for collaborating with various departments, supporting Audits, and fostering effective communication within the company preferably in a customer-focused environment.

•Qualifications:
o Experience in the aviation industry is a plus but not mandatory. AAT qualification or progress towards a technical accounting certificate is also advantageous.
Why Choose Zenon Aviation?

In the ever changing and dynamic marketplace, Zenon Aviation knows that the support and care we provide to candidates is vital in assisting you in achieving your career aspirations.

Our team of dedicated consultants will deal with your application efficiently and more importantly confidentially, providing a professional and reliable service.

If the above opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your CV to Shane Cookson at shane.cookson@zenon.aero in confidence.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence and unless you hear from us within 5 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Zenon Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.