Lear Corporation Hiring for Finance Assistant Job at Houghton-le-Spring, England Full Time

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #166 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.

To our Foam Plant located in Sunderland, we are looking for a Finance Assistant who will support the Financial Controller and Management Accountant in managing and reporting key data areas and internal controls.

Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to):

Accounts Payable

• To review ACP invoice queries and resolve, liaising with both suppliers and Lear shared service centre in Brno.
• To assist in the reconciliation of ACP ledger accounts to vendors’ statements within the time scales laid down by the company.
• To assist with vendor queries and liaising with internal departments where necessary to clear outstanding issues before the next month end.
• Review Coupa receipted report and ensure other departments are maintaining the system timely.
• To maintain the purchase order book on a daily basis and produce.

Month End Preparation

• To assist in the preparation of Intercompany account reconciliation in a timely manner to meet month end reporting deadlines.
• Maintain Month End journal register and journal processing.
• Responsible for preparation of PO Accrual, prepayments, accruals and ad hoc journals ready for review.
• To complete Balance Sheet reconciliations in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Review aged ACP, ACR, Debit notes, GRNI and Purchase orders and clear where possible.

Other Duties

• Assist with SOX testing.
• To prepare and process ACR invoices in a timely manner and reconcile entries to the general ledger
• Maintain selling price list and update with any changes.
• To review, improve and document processes within the area of responsibility

Requirements:

• Accounting qualifications or working towards qualifications
• Working experience in Accounts Payable field
• An awareness of general accounting principles
• Strong attention to details
• Methodical and professional approach
• Excellent communications skills
• Team-spirit
• Computer literacy with advanced MS Excel skills