Finance Assistant

Vanrath; Dromore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team in the United Kingdom. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payments and day-to-day administration with a salary of £30,000 - £32,000.

You will report to the Financial Controller and work across purchase ledger, banking, payments and general financial administration while developing experience across a broad range of finance activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts administration role.
• Good understanding of invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Experience processing payments and maintaining financial records.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
• Reliable, organised, methodical and proactive in resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately record supplier invoices.
• Reconcile supplier accounts, statements and payment records.
• Prepare regular payment runs and support the timely processing of payments.
• Process banking transactions, receipts and other financial entries.
• Maintain accurate spreadsheets, financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support payroll-related payments, expenses, refunds and other ad hoc transactions.
• Assist with general finance administration and help resolve queries from internal and external contacts.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts administration

Invoice processing

Supplier reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Assistant - Support a Growing Finance Function

An established organisation is seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant to join its busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payment processes and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance administration.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary and benefits package: £30,000 - £32,000
• Opportunity to develop experience across a broad range of finance activities
• Varied position within a supportive finance environment

About your next employer

Your next employer is an established organisation with a busy finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will work as part of a professional team, providing accurate and timely support across purchase ledger, banking, payments and general financial administration.

About you

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts administration role
• Good understanding of invoice processing and supplier account reconciliations
• Experience processing payments and maintaining financial records
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong numerical and organisational skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
• Reliable, organised, methodical and proactive in resolving discrepancies

Nice to have

• Experience using finance, purchase ledger or accounting systems
• Experience supporting payroll payments, employee expenses or customer refunds
• Experience handling banking transactions, payment runs or account reconciliations
• Experience providing wider administrative support within a finance team

Preferred education and experience

Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts administration is required. No specific educational qualification has been provided for this position.

Other requirements

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexibility to assist with wider finance and administrative responsibilities
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information
• Occasional support with general administrative arrangements may be required

What you'll do

• Process and accurately record supplier invoices
• Reconcile supplier accounts, statements and payment records
• Prepare regular payment runs and support the timely processing of payments
• Process banking transactions, receipts and other financial entriesMaintain accurate spreadsheets, financial records and supporting documentation
• Support payroll-related payments, expenses, refunds and other ad hoc transactions
• Assist with general finance administration and help resolve queries from internal and external contacts

Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with the client or agency's recruitment policy.