Finance Assistant, UK

Description & Requirements

• To provide accurate and timely transactional finance support in line with company procedures and controls, supporting the processing of purchase orders, invoices, supplier queries and associated Accounts Payable activities.

Core Duties

• · Process purchase orders and invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• · Match invoices to purchase orders and identify and resolve discrepancies.
• · Complete accurate data entry and maintain supplier records.
• · Respond to internal and supplier queries.
• · Support payment runs and associated checks.
• · Take ownership of allocated supplier accounts, managing them through to resolution including queries
• · Assist with supplier statement and account reconciliations.
• · Maintain appropriate records and supporting documentation.
• · Monitor outstanding items and follow through to resolution.
• · Escalate issues, discrepancies or risks where required.
• · Support the wider transactional finance team during busy periods.

Quality & Compliance

Skills & Competencies

• · Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• · Good organisation and time-management skills.
• · Ability to follow established processes and controls.
• · Good written and verbal communication.
• · Ability to manage queries professionally.
• · Comfortable working with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• · Ability to work independently while escalating appropriately.
• · Good team-working skills.
• · Willingness to learn and develop.
• · Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Performance Measures