Finance Assistant

4M Recruitment; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant based in Lowestoft, offering £22 - £26 per hour. The role involves processing invoices and payments, supporting financial management, and maintaining accurate financial records. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience with Microsoft Excel. Join an established organization with the potential for contract extension.

Qualifications

• Organised and accurate, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident in handling financial data and basic understanding of VAT.
• Experience in a finance, accounts payable, or transactional processing role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, credit notes, and payments.
• Manage shared finance mailboxes and respond to queries.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Assist with month-end and audit requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Business-related qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or similar)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Finance Assistant on an initial 6 month temporary basis.

Overview

Finance Assistant – Lowestoft – £22 - £26 per hour.

Join our Finance Team and help ensure smooth, accurate, and timely payments. We re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our finance and payment functions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your finance skills in a busy and supportive environment.

As a Finance Assistant, you ll play a key role in processing invoices, payments, and supplier information, ensuring all transactions are accurate and compliant with internal procedures and audit requirements. You ll work closely with the Finance Accountant and colleagues across the organisation to support effective financial management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, credit notes, and payments promptly and accurately.
• Manage shared finance mailboxes, responding to supplier and internal queries.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure correct financial coding and VAT application on all transactions.
• Support the setup and maintenance of supplier accounts and related documentation.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure timely approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements and identify any missing or outstanding invoices.
• Assist with direct debit and ad hoc payment processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with month-end and audit requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Requirements

• Organised and accurate, with strong attention to detail.
• Numerate and analytical, confident in handling financial data.
• Collaborative, with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.
• Adaptable, able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Basic understanding of invoice processing and VAT.

Desirable

• Experience working in a finance, accounts payable, or transactional processing role.
• Familiarity with finance or accounting software.
• Business-related qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or similar).
• Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) would be an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation with potential for contract extension.