About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Vantage’s business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.

Position Overview

The Finance Assistant will work with the wider Finance team to ensure financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment. The role will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain accurate financial records and ensure financial information is recorded and communicated in a timely and precise manner
Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment
Frequent contact with external 3^rd party vendors and customers

Duties

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Produce and code customer invoices for approval, before sending out to customers
Ensure power reports are completed on a monthly basis
Review customer Purchase Orders received, and notify the customer of acceptance of satisfactory Purchase Orders
Resolve Customer queries, monitoring the AR inbox on a daily basis
Assist with credit control tasks
Review quarterly credit safe reports for customer accounts
liaise with Products & Services Executive, to ensure we receive an estimated completion date for any customer works that have not been completed

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Review of Purchase Requisitions, ensuring any spending outside of budgets is justified and authorized
Match purchase invoices received to purchase orders, code and process the invoices, and gain the relevant invoice approvals through Finance systems
Review supplier statements along with the aged creditors on a weekly basis to ensure invoices are being paid within credit terms, and follow up on any outstanding invoices with the relevant approver
Prepare payment runs for the Manager, Finance to approve and enter into the online banking system
Assist the Finance Team with inputting supplier payments and file paid invoices
Resolve Supplier queries, monitoring the AP inbox on a daily basis

OTHER

Assist the Finance team with month end procedures, such as deferred revenue recognition, prepayments and fixed assets
Check monthly employee expense claims before passing to Manager, Finance for processing
Support ad hoc activities as required, e.g. assistance with Annual Audit

Job Requirements

Some Sales/Purchase ledger experience is desirable
AAT Level 1 qualified, desirable
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, strongly preferred
Experience of working in a Data Center or Critical Infrastructure environment, preferred but not essential
Experience in dealing with customer issues and problem solve
Able to plan, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft desktop, as well as Microsoft Office 365
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate internally with team members as well as externally with vendors and other service providers
Work effectively in collaboration cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and deliver business objectives
Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training purposes
Potential employees must complete a background check successfully

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Finance Assistant

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