Business Support Assistant

Brackenberry Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Ltd is assisting a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire to recruit a Business Support Assistant on a 6.5-month contract. The role handles invoices, vendor/customer accounts, and financial workflows, with emphasis on accuracy and customer service. Immediate availability is preferred.

The position offers an hourly rate of £13.70–£17.73, in a busy team environment, with potential extension at the client's discretion. UK right to work is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable within a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) environment.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team environment and stay organised.
• Basic knowledge of VAT and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the processing and payment of invoices to vendors and service users on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.
• Create, maintain and update vendor and customer accounts and records, ensuring accuracy and quality of information.
• Handle enquiries from internal and external customers and vendors relating to Accounts Payable and Vendor Maintenance activities.
• Investigate, clarify and resolve queries relating to unpaid invoices within the workflow.
• Ensure the correct financial processes and procedures are followed and escalate compliance concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Use financial systems, ERP systems and office software to manage workloads, maintain records and handle correspondence.

Skills

Accounts Payable

ERP systems

Excel

Word

P2P

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire to assist with the appointment of a Business Support Assistant, on a 6.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £13.70 - £17.73 per hour

Summary:

The Business Support Assistant role involves maintaining accurate financial records, creating and updating vendor and customer accounts, working with financial systems and office software, and resolving queries relating to unpaid invoices. The successful candidate will be highly organised, methodical and accurate, with the ability to work efficiently in a busy team environment while ensuring compliance with financial procedures and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate the processing and payment of invoices to vendors and service users on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.

Create, maintain and update vendor and customer accounts and records, ensuring accuracy and quality of information.

Handle enquiries from internal and external customers and vendors relating to Accounts Payable and Vendor Maintenance activities.

Investigate, clarify and resolve queries relating to unpaid invoices within the workflow.

Ensure the correct financial processes and procedures are followed and escal**ate** compliance concerns to the appropriate manager.

Use financial systems, ERP systems and office software to manage workloads, maintain records and handle correspondence.

Qualification:

GCSE English at Grade C or equivalent.

GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent.

Experience undertaking Accounts Payable activities within a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) environment.

Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Experience working effectively within a busy team environment.

Basic knowledge of financial regulations, including VAT.

Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.

You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer:

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.