Finance Assistant - 6 Months

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance function in line with company policy and procedures. This role requires you to be eligible for Security Clearance (SC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing of invoices from suppliers, recording purchase order and non-purchase order invoices to ensure timely and accurate delivery of invoice inputting
• Resolving invoice queries by contacting suppliers and stakeholders across the business, and escalating as appropriate to ensure queries are managed effectively
• Undertaking supplier statement reconciliations and highlighting any anomalies to ensure statements record correct information
• Processing and reconciling company credit card accounts, escalating any expenditure which does not meet company guidelines
• Acting as the first point of contact for Concur queries, including the setup and, if required, coaching for new users to enable timely submission of expense claims
• Dealing with routine queries, ensuring appropriate actions, including escalating as necessary, so corrective action can be taken in a timely manner
• Processing supplier payments, direct debits, and receipts to ensure timely payments
• General ledger account reconciliation to reflect accurate information in the finance system
• Ensuring a high level of accuracy when inputting to maintain accurate records

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a finance environment
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel
• Ability to work effectively with others and support colleagues
• Strong communication skills with the ability to ask questions and summarise key points
• Consistent ability to produce high-quality, accurate work
• Organised, structured, and methodical approach to work
• Self-managed with a willingness to learn and adapt

Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively with others, shares information and experience, supports and helps colleagues
• Communication and Engagement: Asks questions to gain relevant information, summarises key points, listens carefully, and is honest
• Delivering Results: Produces high-quality work to timescale, follows standards and procedures, and proactively looks for improvement opportunities
• Planning and Organising: Organised and methodical, effectively manages time, and checks progress against the plan
• Self-Management and Development: Honest about abilities, takes responsibility for own development, and admits and learns from mistakes

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic finance environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Employee benefits package

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Bristol.