Finance Support Assistant

i-Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Support Assistant to maintain financial systems, process orders, and manage debt recovery. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial administration and strong IT skills, including proficiency in SAP and spreadsheets. Commitment to equality and inclusion is essential. The role offers a pay rate of £12.85 per hour for a contract duration of over 3 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration and record‑keeping.
• Proficiency in IT systems, such as SAP and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial systems and ensure they meet specified standards.
• Prepare and process orders, invoices, and payments.
• Handle financial queries from colleagues and clients.
• Manage debt recovery and update financial records.
• Use IT systems to manage and distribute financial information.
• Extract and analyze statistics for reports.
• Serve as a contact point for routine advice and information.
• Prepare and process routine correspondence and reports.
• Support office management and propose solutions.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Skills

Experience in financial administration and record‑keeping

Proficiency in IT systems, such as SAP and spreadsheets

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Tools

SAP

Spreadsheets

Job description

Finance Support Assistant

Location: The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £12.85 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR18586

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain financial systems and ensure they meet specified standards, including managing funds and verifying financial records.
• Prepare and process orders, invoices, and payments, ensuring accuracy and certification by senior staff.
• Handle financial queries from colleagues, suppliers, and clients, making necessary amendments and updates.
• Manage debt recovery and update financial records.
• Use IT systems to manage and distribute financial information efficiently.
• Extract and analyze statistics for reports, highlighting important issues to senior officers.
• Serve as a contact point for routine advice and information for staff, clients, and suppliers.
• Prepare and process routine correspondence and reports.
• Support office management, propose solutions to problems, and ensure health and safety standards.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions.

Person Specifications

• Must Have:
  • Experience in financial administration and record‑keeping.
  • Proficiency in IT systems, such as SAP and spreadsheets.
  • Strong communication skills for dealing with various stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience in debt recovery and financial analysis.
  • Knowledge of office management and problem‑solving in an organisational context.

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