Finance Assistant Accounts Payable

Norse; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave

Sickness entitlement: 4 weeks full pay

Sickness entitlement: 4 weeks half pay

Free on-site parking

Group benefits

Job summary

Norse Group is seeking a Finance Assistant to support Accounts Payable, ensuring timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations in line with policies and statutory requirements. You will work within a professional Finance team, handling queries and maintaining supplier details.

The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours/week, Monday to Friday) in Norwich, offering a collaborative environment and opportunities to develop your finance skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Accounts Payable processes and deadlines.
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain supplier statements and banking details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

As our Finance Assistant you will support all Accounts Payable functions, providing a full service to internal & external stakeholders such that all Accounts Payable ledgers are managed and processed efficiently and on time, in accordance with company policies and in compliance with legislations. Duties will include:

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Supporting the team, so that transactional processes and deadlines are met.
• Processing & matching of all supplier invoices & credit notes.
• Regularly maintaining the reconciliation of supplier statements, matching of Direct Debit accounts and matching/request of refunds.
• Managing and processing other business expenses such as Credit Cards and adhoc payments.
• Management of the central Finance mailboxes including dealing with queries/issues.
• Acting as an essential point of contact for wider Norse colleagues, ensuring the more complex queries/disputes are resolved promptly.
• Ensuring Accounts Payable team are compliant with all necessary Norse Policies, legislation & regulations, including but not limited to VAT, RCVAT and CIS.
• Maintaining supplier bank details, in accordance with strict Norse policy and legislations. Previous experience in a similar or related finance role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively manage your workload in a deadline driven environment.
• Capable of providing a good level of customer service in a collaborative environment.

The role is being offered on a permanent, full time basis, working 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday). Joining Norse Group means becoming part of a professional team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution to the wider organisation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - please specify your salary expectation on your application.
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• 4 weeks' full pay and 4 weeks' half pay sickness entitlement.
• Free on-site parking.Access to a wide range of Group benefits and offers.
• The opportunity to work as part of a professional and supportive Finance team.
• A full-time, permanent position with the opportunity to develop your career within the Group.

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