Youth-friendly Hanson UK, a leading building materials employer, have some amazing accounts administration for young foreign language speakers. Apply today!
Ready for an exciting role where you can combine building business and sales experience in accounts administration with your fluency in another language? If so, this could be a dream opportunity.
Location: Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol, Avon
Full Time / Part Time: Full time (part time opportunities may also be available)
Working Hours: 36.25 hrs
Contract Type: Permanent
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German French Italian Swedish / Norwegian See all vacanciesWorking at Hanson UK is about being part of One Team. They operate around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK and employ over 3,500 people in a wide range of roles from customer service agents and team leaders, production workers, plant operators, technicians and drivers to sales, IT, engineering and finance managers.
They are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in the world, employing over 45,000 people at 2,300 locations in 40 countries.
Their aim is to be a leading sustainable business and we are committed to being fair, respectful and inclusive and are an equal opportunities employer.
They exceed customer expectations through an engaged team that is professional, responsible and reliable. They believe in working safely and sustainably, focusing on a zero-harm workplace and our ambitious target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
Hanson UK do much more than just produce materials: They are vital to ensuring roads can be built and maintained; they manufacture the concrete foundations for buildings such as schools and hospitals; and they are part of major infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the UK.
At Hanson UK you will be part of a dynamic, creative and innovative team, where everyone has an equal opportunity for progression, in a multitude of roles. We offer ongoing training and support to develop you in your role and prepare you for the next
Description of Team / Department
The Hanson UK Shared Service Centre (SSC) provides administrative and transactional services to in-scope Hanson Companies and Business Lines. The SSC also
incorporates a new European Business Centre which provides Accounts Payable, Central Purchasing Administration, and Master Data services to other group countries.
How do the different business sections work?
Supplier Accounts ensures all payments to suppliers are processed timely, providing robust auditable working practices, delivering maximum service accuracy to UK SSC customers.
Central Procurement Administration (CPA) provide administrative and transactional support to the business in procurement activities, including raising of Purchase Order, Framework Order and Schedule Agreement raising, and managing related queries. Providing robust auditable working practices and delivering maximum service delivery and accuracy to customers throughout the UK business.
The Master Data department manages the control & integrity of all data relating to vendors and materials. Providing robust auditable working practices and delivering maximum service delivery and accuracy.
There are part time and full time opportunities available.
Your responsibilities
- Providing excellent customer service (Internally and externally) using Hanson UK’s First Line Support.
- Processing all transactional activities through the relevant workflow tool.
- Ensuring compliance with appropriate processes and controls – supporting the team to keep documentation up to date.
- Ensuring effective escalation for non-standard requests or issues.
- Accurately working within agreed SLAs on a right first time basis.
- Working with high levels of integrity and confidentiality
- Keeping appropriate records to enable correct reporting.
- Working as part of a team to work towards targets.
- Positively support a team and department in change and innovation.
- Willingness to work on other tasks that may be requested by your team lead or any Purchase to Pay Hub senior manager
Your skills and experience
- You will need to be fluent (both written and spoken) in the language required by the accounts administration role you are applying for.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – with the drive and flexibility to support others.
- Basic Microsoft Office (excel).
- Excellent data entry skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Get fantastic rewards and benefits
- 27 days holiday
- Leading pension scheme offering with generous contributions from Hanson.
- 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform. Save money on everything from groceries, electronics, fashion, holidays and much more.
- Ongoing training and development and opportunities to help further your career.
- A comprehensive structured induction programme.
- Experience within a well-respected global market leader.
- Benefits supporting you and your family, such as Cycle to work, voluntary Life assurance.
- Access to discounted private medical benefits
- Paid day off to volunteer every year
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
