Business Support Assistant

Brackenberry Limited; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited is partnering with a Nottinghamshire Local Authority to appoint a Business Support Assistant on a 6.5-month contract. The role involves managing vendor and customer accounts, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments while maintaining VAT-compliant records.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, accurate and able to work within a busy team, using ERP systems and standard office software to deliver reliable financial data and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking Accounts Payable in a Procure-to-Pay environment.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to work effectively in a busy team.
• Basic knowledge of VAT and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for vendors and customers.
• Create, update and manage vendor and customer accounts.
• Process and payment of invoices to vendors and service users.
• Resolve queries relating to unpaid invoices.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and escalate issues as needed.
• Utilise financial/ERP systems to manage workloads and communications.

Skills

Accounts Payable

P2P (Procure-to-Pay)

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English (Grade C or equivalent)

GCSE Mathematics (Grade C or equivalent)

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

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. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., 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., 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 escalated compliance concerns to the appropriate manager.

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

GCSE English at Grade C or equivalent.

GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent.

Essentials:

• 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.