Finance Assistant

Brackenberry; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry, in partnership with a local authority in Somerset, is recruiting a Finance Assistant on a 3-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension at the client's discretion.

The role focuses on high-quality transactional finance support, including purchase orders, invoice processing, and maintaining financial records within the Finance & Procurement Directorate, supporting Children's Service.

Qualifications

• Good general education, including GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing and administration of invoices and other financial transactions.
• Assist with basic analysis of financial information and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions for further investigation.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are followed when processing transactions.

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics

Job description

We are working closely with a local authority in Somerset to assist with the appointment of a Finance Assistant on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £13.05- £17.24 per hour

Summary

The Finance Assistant provides high-quality financial and administrative support to the Finance & Procurement Directorate, with a particular focus on supporting the Children's Service. The role is responsible for accurate and timely transactional finance activities, including raising and managing purchase orders, processing and resolving invoice queries, maintaining financial records and supporting users of the Council's financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing and administration of invoices and other financial transactions.
• Assist with basic analysis of financial information and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions for further investigation.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are followed when processing transactions.

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education, including GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics.

Essentials

• Experience of maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience of using financial, accounting, purchasing or data management systems.
• Experience of investigating and resolving routine financial or invoice queries.

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.