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Finance Assistant - 6 Months

Barclay Meade
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 6WS, England

Salary

£280,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This finance role reports to the Financial Controller and involves supporting the Finance function in accordance with company policies.
  • Candidates must have experience in a finance environment and be eligible for Security Clearance (SC).
  • Key responsibilities include processing invoices, resolving queries, and reconciling accounts while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative work environment.
  • Applicants should possess strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance function in line with company policy and procedures. This role requires you to be eligible for Security Clearance (SC).



Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing of invoices from suppliers, recording purchase order and non-purchase order invoices to ensure timely and accurate delivery of invoice inputting
  • Resolving invoice queries by contacting suppliers and stakeholders across the business, and escalating as appropriate to ensure queries are managed effectively
  • Undertaking supplier statement reconciliations and highlighting any anomalies to ensure statements record correct information
  • Processing and reconciling company credit card accounts, escalating any expenditure which does not meet company guidelines
  • Acting as the first point of contact for Concur queries, including the setup and, if required, coaching for new users to enable timely submission of expense claims
  • Dealing with routine queries, ensuring appropriate actions, including escalating as necessary, so corrective action can be taken in a timely manner
  • Processing supplier payments, direct debits, and receipts to ensure timely payments
  • General ledger account reconciliation to reflect accurate information in the finance system
  • Ensuring a high level of accuracy when inputting to maintain accurate records


Job Requirements:

  • Experience in a finance environment
  • Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel
  • Ability to work effectively with others and support colleagues
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to ask questions and summarise key points
  • Consistent ability to produce high-quality, accurate work
  • Organised, structured, and methodical approach to work
  • Self-managed with a willingness to learn and adapt


Competencies:

  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively with others, shares information and experience, supports and helps colleagues
  • Communication and Engagement: Asks questions to gain relevant information, summarises key points, listens carefully, and is honest
  • Delivering Results: Produces high-quality work to timescale, follows standards and procedures, and proactively looks for improvement opportunities
  • Planning and Organising: Organised and methodical, effectively manages time, and checks progress against the plan
  • Self-Management and Development: Honest about abilities, takes responsibility for own development, and admits and learns from mistakes


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic finance environment
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Employee benefits package


If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Bristol.

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