Finance Assistant

Taylor Higson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support the Purchase Ledger in Surrey. The role involves processing invoices, managing the export/import process, and month-end reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or finance role.
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices.
• Match purchase orders to jobs using the MIS system.
• Monitor and manage the export/import process.
• Process overhead invoices and reconcile purchase ledger.
• Follow up on invoice queries and disputed payments.
• Prepare company payment runs and send remittance advices.
• Maintain supplier discount reports.
• Post intercompany recharges.
• Enter employee expenses and credit card transactions.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Assist with accruals and month-end activities.
• Support annual audits with accurate record-keeping.
• Perform general administrative duties.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Team-focused approach

Experience with Sage

Familiarity with MIS

Tools

Sage

Management Information Systems

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Location: Surrey
Salary: £30,000 per annum bonus

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy Finance team, focusing primarily on the Purchase Ledger. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in finance who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is eager to support the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices (manual, automated, consolidated, and proformas)
• Match purchase orders to jobs using our MIS system, prepare data, and import into Sage
• Monitor and manage the export/import process and flag any exceptions
• Process overhead invoices and reconcile purchase ledger for month-end close
• Follow up on invoice queries and disputed payments
• Prepare company payment runs (weekly & scheduled) and send remittance advices
• Maintain supplier discount reports and post credits accordingly
• Post intercompany recharges through journal entries
• Enter employee expenses and credit card transactions into Sage
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements
• Assist with accruals and other month-end activities
• Support annual audits with accurate record-keeping
• General administrative duties including filing and archiving

Skills & Competencies:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-focused approach
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software
• Familiarity with in-house management information systems (MIS)

Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or finance role
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping (desirable)

Apply today and take the next step in your finance career!

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