Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant
Queenslie
£13 - £14 per hour

Immediate Available - Temporary opportunity

Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00
Flexible start between 08:30-09:30 and finish between 16:30-17:30 (1-hour lunch)

About the Role
I am seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to join my client's fast paced finance team. This role is ideal for someone with an amazing attention to detail & hands-on approach who is comfortable working in a manual environment while they transition to a more automated system.

The business is currently implementing new processes, moving from manual systems towards automation (including the introduction of Verify), and is in the testing phase. This is your opportunity to be involved in improving and streamlining finance operations within the company.

Key Responsibilities
* Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
* Managing and prioritising emails within the Purchase Ledger inbox
* Performing statement reconciliations using Excel
* Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies, including shortages and overcharges
* Scanning and uploading invoices and GRNs onto the system
* Supporting the transition from manual to automated processes
* Opening and maintaining supplier accounts
* Providing reception cover during lunch periods when required

Systems & Tools
* Open Accounts (current system)
* Verify (in implementation/testing phase)
* Microsoft Excel (including spreadsheet uploads and reconciliations)
* Microsoft Outlook

Candidate Requirements
* Minimum 1 year finance or purchase ledger experience
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* End-to-end processing
* Comfortable working with manual processes and system transitions
* Good problem-solving skills, particularly when handling invoice discrepancies

Additional Information
* This role is based in Queenslie Industrial Estate
* Immediate start available

If this is something you feel would be a great fit for your next opportunity get in touch and we can get you started!

Leia Granger
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