DPD Group UK
Logistics
FinanceAdministrator-FixedTermContract
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“Finance Administrator - Fixed Term Contract at DPD Group UK. Process daily cost reporting. Manage weekly payroll”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
IT literacy, Fast paced administrative role experience, Analytical skills, Awareness of quality assurance, Awareness of auditing, Communication skills, Confident telephone manner, High level of accuracy, Self-motivation, Organisation, Ability to self-manage workload, Prioritise tasks
Nice to Have
Experience gained within the transport industry
What You'll Do.
Process daily cost reporting
Manage weekly payroll
Record purchase orders
Update absence records
Administer uniform stock
Order operational stationery
Process agency drivers
Process cover drivers
Administer self-employed process
Process additional payments
Update vehicle mileage
Reconcile financial reports
Check driver licenses
Validate driver documentation
Check Forklift certificates
Organise refresher training
Administer fuel stocks
Administer fuel orders
Conduct operational audits
Maintain operational controls
Comment on vehicle SOP
Upload compliance documentation
Upload HGV documentation
Process absence management
Collate HR information
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Regional finance team; Operations team; Fleet team; P&T team; Payroll team; Depot Quality Manager; Finance administration team
Communication Scope
Confident telephone manner
Full Job Description
* Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract / 37.5 Hours Per Week * Salary: £28,274.89 * Location: DPD Durham Cathedral Park, Belmont, Durham, DH1 1TF * Days of Work: Monday to Friday * Hours of Work: 07:30 - 16:00 Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you’ll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!! DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer Purpose of Position To support the regional finance team and operations team by providing an administrative service in the area of depot operations and ensure the processes are maintained to an excellent standard in line with company policy. In this role you will work closely with the Regional Finance Team, Fleet team, P&T team, Payroll team and Depot Quality Manager (where applicable) Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility ● Ensuring the day-to-day cost reporting for your depot(s) is dealt with in a timely and effective manner ● Weekly Payroll management and processing for depots under your remit ● Accurately recording any purchase orders, processing and coding of invoices for external resources ● Keeping the absence management records up to date ● Providing cover and being cross trained with the rest of the finance administration team within the network ● Administer the stocks of uniforms and operational stationary by identifying needs and raising authorised order via the computerised stock ordering system. Order other stock as requested and applying cross charges where applicable ● Add all n
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