Purchasing Assistant

Join United Utilities' finance team at and contribute to the financial health of their operations! As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the financial operations with precision and proactive engagement.

• Manage Financial Transactions: Accurately process invoices using SAP and handle payment transactions including cheque and BACS, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
• Resolve Financial Discrepancies: Address and resolve any invoice disputes promptly, ensuring all payments are made timely and accurately to maintain supplier satisfaction and compliance

• Maintain Accurate Records: Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal control standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to internal policies and HMRC regulations, ensuring all financial activities meet the required standards

• Support Financial Operations: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, ensuring they reflect accurate and current financial data
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with the finance team and other departments to support financial inquiries and provide necessary financial information

• Detail-Oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all financial transactions
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiar with SAP financial modules
• Strong Communicator: Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with both finance professionals and non-finance stakeholders
• Educated: You have at least a basic level of education (5 GCSE’s/O’Levels, including Maths and English) or equivalent

What you need to know:

• Location - Lingley Mere Business Park, Great Sankey, WA5 3LP
• Start date - as soon as possible (following completion of recruitment process)
• Duration - 4 months (initially)
• Pay rate - PAYE rate - £14.95 / Umbrella rate w £18.88
• Employment - Reed Talent Solutions

Apply now if you're interested!