Finance Assistant (Part time)

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join their team in Watford. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining supplier records. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong background in Accounts Payable. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth and development. Enjoy unique perks like your birthday off and discounted dental treatment, making this role not just a job, but a rewarding experience.

Benefits

Birthday off

Discounted dental treatment

Fully funded DBS checks

Employee Assistance Platform access

Further education funding

Career mobility opportunities

Pension auto enrolment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• Computer literate with good MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Control the Accounts Payable mailbox and maintain supplier records.
• Prepare and process fortnightly payment runs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

MS Excel

Job description

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We have a new opportunity for a part time Finance Assistant to join us in the Support office in the heart of Watford, on a permanent basis.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts to statements, raising payments, alongside answering queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Working hours:

25-30 hours per week across 4 or 5 days in the Watford support office. Please note, the advertised salary if full time equivalent, your actual salary will be pro-rata based on your working hours. Salary will also be dependant on experience and qualifications.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Posting invoices within one day of receipt onto the finance system and sending them for approval to the appropriate person/s.
• Controlling the Accounts Payable mailbox.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier records, resolving queries quickly and efficiently.
• Proactively complete timely supplier statement reconciliations to ensure the supplier ledgers are accurate; escalating any issues in a timely fashion.
• Review and resolve any debit balances on the ledger as necessary.
• Facilitate the correct coding of laboratory costs to be recharged to associates.
• Ensure approvals are managed and followed up weekly with the designated approver.
• Prepare and process the fortnightly payment run, plus adhoc manual payments.
• Ensure employee expenses are processed timely and accurately on a biweekly basis.
• Ensure Finance processes and controls are adhered to at all times.
• Administer and process corporate credit cards.
• Any other ad-hoc duty as required.

Skills Required:

• Ability to manage their work daily and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, and an ability to communicate to all levels in Together Dental.
• Appreciation for the importance of timely, complete and accurate tasks.

Experience Required:

• At least 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills.
• Prior experience with Accounting Software - Microsoft Business Central is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications Required:

In return we can offer you a great range of benefits including:

• Your birthday off each year!
• Discounted dental treatment after 6 months service, extended to family after 12 months
• Support from our People Team, Finance and other support teams should you ever need it
• Fully funded DBS checks
• Access to an Employee Assistance Platform, your mental well-being matters to us!
• Further education/qualification funding and support
• Career mobility and progression opportunities
• Auto enrolment into a pension after 3 months service