We are seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance team.
We recognise and reward talent, encourage and welcome engagement and contributions that make a real positive impact.
Ideally an immediate starter with a hands-on “can-do” approach, you’ll co-manage the day-to-day Purchase Ledger function, working closely with another part-time Finance Assistant, Financial Controller & Head of Finance to ensure a smooth running operation.
You will share responsibility for matching purchase invoices with purchase orders and processing invoices through Sage 50. You will also co-manage all payment runs, including processing foreign payments and monitor aged creditor accounts ensuring all supplier accounts are kept up to date.
Additionally, you will oversee the company credit card administration and employee expenses again using Sage 50 and contribute to ongoing improvement within the Finance team.
Key Responsibilities
* Process purchase invoices accurately, ensuring correct accounting and payment periods are used
* Match purchase orders with invoices, promptly investigating and resolving discrepancies with the relevant department
* Reconcile supplier statements, chase missing invoices, and resolve supplier queries in a timely manner
* Raise and process supplier payment runs, ensuring remittances are issued and processed efficiently
* Enter supplier and other payments outside of supplier payment runs
* Assist with identifying and supporting improvements to Finance and IT Systems for increased efficiencies
* Check code and department allocation of credit card and expense transactions in Sage
* Ensure supplier details are maintained, following procedures to verify any changes with supplier contacts
* Set up new suppliers in Sage and carry out credit checks in Creditsafe
* Support the Financial Controller with month-end processes and other relevant financial tasks as required
* Assist with updating Cashflow using Excel
Working Hours and Benefits
This is an office-based role, working 25.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday. The starting salary is in the region of £18k p.a, being £30k p.a pro-rata.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a friendly and inspirational working environment enjoying a wide range of benefits, including; FTE 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, staff hospitality & on-site parking.
Skills & Experience
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal teams
* Proficient in using Microsoft package and experience of using Sage
* Problem-solving skills
* Highly motivated and professional, with a proactive approach to tasks
* Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet competing deadlines
* Attention to detail
* Ability to manage competing requests and deadlines
* Full/part AAT-qualified desired but not essential
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £18k p.a, being £30k p.a pro-rata.
Expected hours: 25.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Staff hospitality
Schedule:
* Wednesday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Yeovil BA21 5EL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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