Finance Assistant

Schools’ Choice; Rugby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Management and Finance Assistant for a 3-month temporary contract in Rugby. The role involves providing financial and administrative support, including updating systems, processing invoices, and creating financial reports. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and experience in financial administration.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Excel is essential.
• Experience in financial administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Updating systems including Agresso and SharePoint.
• Tracking and processing contractor and supplier invoices.
• Creating financial reports to support operational management.

Skills

Excel

Tools

Agresso

SharePoint

Job description

Management and Finance Assistant

£13.05

Rugby CV21 1TW

37 hours Monday-Friday

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, analysing, 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. Supporting system administration tasks such as data cleansing and Year-End reconciliations to optimise income and control costs.
5. Handling incoming communications from contractors, suppliers, reps, interviewees, and the public.
6. Processing invoices efficiently and in line with the Council's Financial Standing Orders.
7. Liaising with suppliers regarding invoices, requesting credit notes when necessary, and reconciling statements.
8. Raising and distributing purchase orders and requisition orders for materials, services, and equipment.
9. Supporting record-keeping for training requirements and attendance, liaising with internal and external organisations for booking training courses and finalising payments.
10. Managing reminders for warranties, licenses, and servicing of equipment.

Strong knowledge of Excel is essential for this role.

Apply now for more information!