Finance Assistant - Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Duties and responsibilities

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with the ability to multi- task and work on a number of different projects at the same time.

The main responsibilities include:

* Preparing and issuing Sales invoices

* Processing purchase invoices in Sage on a timely basis

* Creating payment runs throughout the month prior to approval and payment

* Completing detailed reconciliations to support accounting processes

* Handling both, phone and email queries from internal and external sources.

* Creation and maintenance of supplier payment details

The person:

* AAT qualification or actively studying towards a recognised Accounting qualification

* A strong attention to detail, with a background in performing reconciliations.

* Good knowledge of MS Excel

* A moderate standard of analytical skills

* Possess a numerate and IT systems background

* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with both internal and external stakeholders

* Good planning and organisational skills

* The ability to function well in a team

What’s on offer:

* Competitive salary based on skills and experience

* Free parking on-site

* Working hours are flexible within a 37.5 hr working week