About

• Overview
• Role Profile: Accounts Assistant
• Department: Group Finance
• Reports To: Holding Company Finance Manager
• Location: Windsor (Hybrid)
• Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
• We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
• We help our customers push the limits of their processes and products to meet the demanding requirements they face, from higher process temperatures to higher product performance to increasing miniaturisation.
• Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
• Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES

Support the Group finance department for all required areas

• Preparation of annual PSA and P11d calculations
• Balance sheet reconciliations across 2 x UK legal entities
• Ownership of credit card accruals and statement reconciliation
• Expense system processing, compliance and monitoring
• Assist with the maintenance of intercompany sales and purchase ledger
• Assist with the process and issue intercompany invoices
• Assist with preparation of FX files for Group Treasury
• Assist with monthly netting allocations via Group intercompany payment cycle
• Process and code non-ledger bank payments
• Assist with prepare VAT returns for 1 x UK legal entity
• Month end support to the Assistant UK Finance Manager and UK Finance Manager as required
• Prepare bi-annual payment practice report for 1 x legal entity
• External and internal audit support
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required to support the finance function
• Environmental, Safety, Risk & Compliance
• Supporting the Morgan thinkSAFE ethos and leading by example at all times.
• Acting with due care for the health, safety and the welfare of themselves, fellow employees, employees of other companies and general public.
• Observing health and safety procedures and following arrangements for health and safety
• Qualifications
• EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

Essential

• Experience in an accounting background, experience of month end deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Methodical and organised
• Strong excel skills
• Strong debit and credit skills

Desirable

• Understanding of IFS or similar ERP system
• AAT qualified, studying towards further or QBE
• Expense processing with experience of SAP Concur

Competencies

• • Business Acumen – Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices and trends affecting the organisation and markets.
• • Managing Vision & Purpose – Communicates a compelling and inspired vision. Can inspire and motivate people.
• • Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• • Organisational Agility – Knows how to get things done through both formal channels and informal network.
• • Customer Focus – Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal customers and gains their trust and respect.

Demonstrates the Morgan Values

• Integrity – Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Is widely trusted.
• Collaboration – Works cooperatively with and through others to get things done.
• Innovation – Is always looking for new ways to do things.
• Ambition – Has the inspiration to believe our business can become more than it is today.
• Safety – Role models safe behaviours – leads others to ThinkSafe.
• Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1