Finance Assistant; FTC

The Finance Assistant will support the effective day-to-day operations of the finance function, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and supplier records, while providing administrative support across the wider finance team.

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Upload, code and manage invoices received via email
• Post bank payments and direct debits
• Process employee expenses in line with company policy
• Carry out invoice matching, coding, and pending/unpending activities

• Act as a first point of contact for supplier queries, responding promptly and professionally
• Review and reconcile supplier statements
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, including vendor forms and supporting documentation
• Monitor and resolve remittance queries, including bounced emails

• Support weekly payment runs, including manual and foreign currency payments
• Post and reconcile payment batches
• Investigate and resolve unallocated cash items

• Reconcile invoice records to internal systems (e.g. pended lists and document storage systems)
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Support audit activity, including preparation of documentation (e.g. HMRC audits)

• Manage incoming post, including opening, sorting and scanning invoices
• Provide administrative support across the finance function as required
• Assist with monthly finance tasks, including journals, adjustments and credit balance reviews

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Proactive and willing to learn
• Team player with a flexible approach
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

The role is based on a manufacturing site and requires compliance with site safety rules and the wearing of appropriate PPE (training provided). Some flexibility may be required to meet business needs.