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Our client is recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join their Finance Team. You will help keep their financial operations running smoothly! You’ll handle a mix of income and expenditure tasks, support bank reconciliations, and help look after the Purchase Ledger. 

Main Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant:
Take ownership of the Purchase Ledger and Purchase Ordering System, ensuring accuracy, compliance with financial procedures, and timely resolution of queries.
Process purchase invoices, verify VAT treatment, and reconcile supplier statements to ensure correct period posting.
Monitor approvals, investigate discrepancies with suppliers and budget holders, and escalate issues where required.
Prepare and process supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are accurate and made within agreed terms.
Set up and maintain supplier accounts, retaining appropriate approvals and audit documentation.
Produce month-end Purchase Ledger reports, reconcile control accounts, and identify potential prepayments and accruals.
Monitor unmatched purchase orders and advise senior finance colleagues of outstanding commitments.
Act as the main point of contact for supplier queries and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Provide support to the wider Finance Team and assist with additional administrative duties as required.Essential

Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written