Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant: Belfast

Temporary (6 + months) | Full-time | £13.89 an hour | Office-based |

REED Accountancy is delighted to be working in partnership with an established manufacturing company based in Belfast in the appointment of a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team on a 6-month temporary basis.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial documents.

Role and responsibilities:

• Invoice Management: Print and process purchase ledger invoices, verifying invoices against purchase orders and stock records.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborate with various departments to follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve queries to ensure timely payments.
• Accounts Payable Administration: Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, provide remittance advice to suppliers, and respond promptly to supplier inquiries.
• Payment Authorisation: Ensure all payments are authorised in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Bank Reconciliations: Assist with banking reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Journal Entries: Post journal entries accurately and efficiently.
• Spreadsheet Management: Update and maintain Excel spreadsheets for financial tracking and reporting.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts and maintain Accounts Payable Excel workbooks.
• Audit Facilitation: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Payment Processing: Process payments and income efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Financial Analysis: Assist with the completion of quarterly financial analysis and provide ad hoc analysis as requested

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Relevant accounts payable experience working in a busy Finance department
• Proven competency in complex Excel spreadsheets including analysis and management of large volumes of data
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grade C and above (or equivalent)
• Experience in month end processes
• Excellent interpersonal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate and competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite

For a confidential consultation to include excellent package details, please contact Mary at REED Finance Belfast, apply via this advert link, or alternatively you can contact me on LinkedIn.