On behalf of our client, an Aerospace & Defence manufacturing business we’re actively recruiting a Senior Business Administrator to join their team in Manchester. The ideal candidate will an understanding of payroll, general business administration functions, SAP, finance and will have worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will progress into a Commercial Manager position for the right candidate. Role: Administrative (Finance / Accounts) * Processing new customer/supplier accounts * Processing purchase invoices * Dealing with and resolving customer/supplier invoice queries * Raising purchase orders * Managing any proforma supplier accounts * Responsible for supplier statement reconciliations Commercial * Reviewing work in progress (WIP) costs against budgeted costs and analysing any overspend * Customer/project analysis and reviewing packages of work * Analysing previous manufacturing costs to support the sales and estimating team * Approve contract review * Sales forecasting * Resolve sale ledger debt issues * Manage customer commercial issues * Monthly reviews with onsite accountant around WIP and overheads * Reviewing supplier terms and conditions Director final sign off * Recruitment onboarding process Payroll * Wages * Annual leave requirements * Timesheets Skills: * Excellent MS Office skills * Good understanding of SAP / other similar system in a manufacturing / production environment * Confident and professional when speaking to colleagues, clients and suppliers * Excellent communication skills * Good teamwork ethic, pro-active and motivated. Package: * £30-£35k base salary * 25 days holiday – plus BH * Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers. * Purpose built sites with free parking. * Discounted gym membership. * Excellent career development opportunities available