Finance Assistant - TEMP

YourRecruit; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team temporarily in Caterham. The role involves managing purchase ledgers and supporting various financial tasks. Candidates should have Sage 50 experience and at least one year in finance/accounts payable. This position offers a flexible 30-hour workweek and requires a proactive problem-solving approach.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of finance/accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency in Sage 50 is essential.
• Strong numeracy and accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger and process invoices in Sage 50.
• Prepare payment runs and perform supplier reconciliations.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team.

Skills

Sage 50

Numeracy

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

A-Level or equivalent (AAT Level 2/3 desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Finance Assistant Temporary
Location: Caterham
Salary: £13.30

Hours: 30 hours per week over 5 days can be flexible
Start: 1st October until end of December 2025

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. The role will focus primarily on managing purchase ledgers, alongside supporting a range of financial and administrative tasks. This position requires at least one year of experience using Sage 50 and a solid understanding of accounts payable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger, including processing high volumes of invoices in Sage 50, matching with purchase orders/delivery notes/projects, and resolving supplier queries.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs, carry out supplier statement reconciliations, and produce Aged Creditor reports at month-end.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts.
• Enter and allocate bank transactions, sales receipts, and purchase payments, ensuring accurate bank reconciliations.
• Process staff expense claims and maintain accurate financial records.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team, assisting with reporting, analysis, and other ad-hoc tasks as required.

What You'll Have

• A-Level or equivalent (AAT Level 2/3 desirable).
• 1+ year(s) finance/accounts payable experience, including purchase ledger management.
• Hands-on Sage 50 experience (essential).
• Strong numeracy, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

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