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We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Team in Hofheim am Taunus / Germany. You will provide comprehensive support to the regional Finance function and the wider European team, ensuring efficient financial operations and administrative excellence.

This position will report to : Regional Finance Manager, based in Hofheim.

Key Responsibilities :

• Invoices and Purchase Orders : Accurate and prompt processing of invoices, purchase orders, cash payments, and receipts through the relevant purchase ledger.
• Payments : Processing weekly payment runs, ensuring all controls are adhered to and payments are raised and authorised in line with relevant policies and processes.
• Reconciliations : assisting in month end close, timely and accurate reconciliation of the cash and purchase receivable ledgers and intercompany transaction ledgers in accordance with the Group's month end schedule..
• Ledger Control : Maintaining “clean” ledgers, clearing aged items, investigating and clearing debit balances on purchase ledger and credit balances on receivables ledger, and reporting these through KPIs.
• Stakeholder Management : Manage relationships with the global Finance team, regional employees, external Safety Officer, Occupational health service, German Works Council, and HR.

Representation and support in the following areas

Requirements :

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders.

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose : to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ in 2024!

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know :

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat...... whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is : [email protected]

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all

sections of the community.