At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders, resolve invoice queries, and support budget monitoring.
- Company: Join a local authority's Finance & Procurement team with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in the public sector.
- Why this job: Make a difference in financial administration while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial processes and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Finance Assistant
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a local authority's Finance & Procurement team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and experience in financial administration, transactional processing and supporting budget monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise and manage purchase orders.
- Process and resolve supplier invoice queries.
- Maintain accurate financial records and information.
- Act as a point of contact for finance-related queries within Children's Services.
- Support budget holders with financial systems and information.
- Assist with budget monitoring through the analysis of financial data.
- Ensure financial regulations and procedures are followed.
- Support Finance Business Partners with financial information and ad hoc analysis.
- Assist with wider finance projects and service improvements.
About You
- Experience working with financial processes, including purchase orders and invoices.
- Experience maintaining accurate financial records and using financial systems.
- Strong numeracy, IT and attention-to-detail skills.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to investigate and resolve financial queries.
- Able to organise and prioritise your workload effectively.
- Experience analysing financial information would be advantageous.
- Local authority or public sector experience is desirable.
- AAT Level 2/3, or willingness to work towards this, is desirable.
- Directorate: Finance & Procurement
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Finance Assistant employer: Hatched Recruitment Group
Hatched Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Basingstoke where employee relations specialists can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive team culture, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful HR solutions. The company values collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a real impact in the field of HR.
