About this role
The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day transactional finance activities across the business. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Working across accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking activities, the Finance Assistant supports the integrity of financial records and contributes to the timely delivery of financial information to the business.
- Accounts Payable Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare payment runs for review and approval.
- Maintain supplier account records and ensure data accuracy.
- Respond to supplier queries and build effective working relationships.
- Accounts Receivable Raise customer invoices and credit notes in accordance with agreed processes.
- Allocate customer receipts and maintain accurate customer accounts.
- Support credit control activities, including monitoring outstanding balances.
- Investigate and resolve customer invoice and payment queries.
- Assist in maintaining accurate aged debtor records.
- Cash & Banking Process daily banking transactions and cash postings.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Ensure all cash receipts and payments are recorded accurately.
- Financial Processing & Reconciliations Assist with month-end processing activities and reporting deadlines.
- Prepare routine account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Support the maintenance of accurate financial records and ledgers.
- Assist in the preparation of financial information for internal reporting purposes.
- Reporting & Administration Produce routine financial reports and data as required.
- Maintain organised financial records and filing systems.
- Respond to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support to the wider Finance team as required.
- Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with company policies and financial controls.
- Maintain accurate audit trails and supporting documentation.
- Support internal and external audit requirements where required.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and data accuracy.
- Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives across the Finance function.