Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

My clients currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team at their Dartford HQ.

Job Purpose

Aims and Objectives

To support the Finance Manager in their responsibility for ensuring the timely and accurate paying of the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Coding of subcontractor/supplier invoices to the correct nominal ledger code, department code and supplier account.
• Matching subcontractor/supplier invoices to Purchase Orders.
• Posting subcontractor/supplier invoices onto Sage 200.
• Ensure all invoices sent out for authorization are returned in a timely manner.
• Dealing with supplier invoice queries by phone or written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reconciliation of monthly supplier statements.
• Manage the filing of Purchase Ledger invoices.
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and operational teams.
• Any other activities at the direction of the Finance Manager.

The Person

The knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the position are:

• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Highly competent in analysis and interpretation of information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in developing relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Dilligent and accurate
• 6-12 Months Purchase Ledger experience
• Excel spreadsheet skills basic
• Sage skills desirable