Finance Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Rugby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 3-month temporary contract in Rugby. The role involves providing financial and administrative support, updating systems, processing invoices, and creating financial reports. Strong Excel skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Updating relevant systems including Agresso and SharePoint.
• Tracking, analyzing, and processing contractor and supplier invoices.
• Creating financial reports and extracting information from IT systems.

Skills

Excel

Job description

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Rugby Borough Council for a Finance Assistant to provide financial and administrative support to the Works Service Unit and Finance Officer.

This is an office-based role, for a 3-month temporary contract with a review for extension.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Updating relevant systems including Agresso and SharePoint.
2. Tracking, analyzing, and processing contractor and supplier invoices for the Works Service Unit, ensuring costs are assigned accurately.
3. Creating financial reports and extracting information from various IT systems to support the operational management of the service.
4. Providing system administration support, data cleansing, and performing Year-End reconciliations to optimize income and control costs.
5. Handling incoming communications from various sources, including contractors, suppliers, reps, interviewees, and members of the public.
6. Processing invoices efficiently and accurately, in line with the Council's Financial Standing Orders.
7. Liaising with suppliers regarding invoices, requesting credit notes where required, and reconciling statements.
8. Raising and distributing purchase orders and requisition orders for materials, services, and equipment.
9. Supporting or backing up record-keeping for training requirements and attendance, liaising with internal/external organizations for booking training courses and finalizing payments.
10. Supporting or backing up the management of warranties, licenses, and servicing of equipment.

Note: Strong knowledge of Excel is essential for this role.