Finance Assistant

WHY APPLY FOR THIS?

• Competitive salary up to £30,000
• Part-time or full-time working options
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to develop your accounts payable experience
• Training provided on CIS where required
• Join a supportive finance team with opportunities to develop your skills

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are working with an established organisation that is looking to add a Finance Assistant to its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts payable or finance administration experience to join a busy function and gain further exposure across purchase ledger, supplier payments and wider finance processes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the wider Finance team, you will provide day-to-day support across the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, payments and finance administration are processed accurately and efficiently.

The role would suit someone who is organised, detail-focused and confident communicating with both internal colleagues and external suppliers.

KEY DUTIES

• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices, credit notes and payment requests accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Process subcontractor invoices under the CIS scheme, with training provided where required.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and relevant approvals.
• Manage the accounts payable inbox and respond professionally to supplier and internal queries.
• Assist with payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support company credit card administration, including receipt collection, coding, transaction review and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes, ensuring accounts payable records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain accurate financial records across finance systems and spreadsheets.
• Liaise with colleagues to resolve invoice, purchase order, subcontractor and credit card queries.
• Support audit requests and general finance administration.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of accounts payable processes and controls.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger or finance administration.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator with a professional approach to dealing with queries.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Sage or Xero would be desirable.
• Construction industry experience would be advantageous.
• AAT study or qualification would be desirable but is not essential.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your suitability, contact Ollie Mairs in complete confidence.