Your new company Our client is a localgovernment entity looking for an interim finance assistant on a short termcontract.Your new roleYou willbe responsible for: Maintainthe Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable function, including raising purchaserequisitions/orders, logging invoices, processing approvals and payments, andgoods receipting. Overseethe Finance inboxes, handling queries, invoices, and taking appropriateactions. Performbank reconciliations and process cost transfers and banking journals accordingto the timetable. Preparesupplier payment runs, including journals and documentation, and maintainup-to-date supplier information and verify bank details. Managingthe commissioning process, including maintaining and updating the commissioninglog, and coordinating with Procurement and Legal teams. What you'll need to succeedYou willhave: Strongexpertise in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable. (Essential) Proficiencyin Excel and managing Excel models.(Essential) Provenability to meet tight deadlines.(Essential) Previousexperience in the Public Sector. (Desirable) Previousexperience with Microsoft Dynamics.(Desirable) What you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive rate, (£17.94-19.48 DOE), hybrid working 2 days in the office, contract until 31 st Mar 2025 with temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate. What you need to do nowIf you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow. If this job isn'tquite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.Contact Jessica Cannonon or Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk