Finance Assistant

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team in Ipswich is looking for a Finance Assistant to support their central finance operations. This role offers onsite training initially, transitioning to a hybrid model. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, managing accounts receivable and sales ledger, and maintaining effective financial records. Candidates should have a positive attitude, clear communication skills, and a commitment to learn. This is a temporary position with a rate of £13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Invoicing, Finance, Payroll, Banking is beneficial but not essential.
• Can do attitude and eagerness to learn and encourage success within the team.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices across multiple entities.
• Allocate cash receipts accurately and maintain low unallocated balances.
• Support the sales ledger process and handle ad hoc billing.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Sales Ledger

Purchase Ledger

Invoicing

Finance

Education

GCSE or equivalent grades in Mathematics and English

Job description

Finance Assistant - Vertas Group Limited

Working basis: Onsite during training at Friars Bridge Road, Ipswich. Once training is completed, the role will move to hybrid basis, 3 days a week onsite.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 9am - 5.30pm with 30 minutes paid.

Positions: 2

Duration: Temporary basis, 6 months with potential to extend.

Rate of Pay: £13 per hour PAYE

We have an exciting opportunity for Finance Assistant to join our Client's, Vertas, central finance team based in Ipswich.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Ledger: Process high volumes of supplier invoices across multiple entities, Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries, Manage daily post scanning and maintain query logs, Support weekly payment runs and inbox management.
• Accounts Receivable: Allocate cash receipts accurately and maintain low unallocated balances, Maintain AR ledger and resolve outstanding queries, Collaborate with banking, master data, and credit control teams, Provide cashflow insights and support master data improvements.
• Sales Ledger: Understand and support the sales ledger process, Handle ad hoc billing and ensure timely email responses.

Requirements:

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Invoicing, Finance, Payroll, Banking is beneficial but not essential.
• Can do attitude and eagerness to learn and encourage success within the team.
• GCSE or equivalent grades in C/4 in Mathematics and English.
• Commitment to work onsite 5 days a week during training and then to work onsite 3 days a week.