Purchase and Finance Assistant

Huntress; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality and construction sector is seeking a Purchase and Finance Assistant for a 6-month contract. This role involves supporting the finance team with administration of purchase ledgers, liaising with business users, and ensuring compliance with internal processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with financial software like Xero and SAP Concur, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including private healthcare and a contributory pension. If you're ready for a new challenge and can commute easily to Richmond, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Private healthcare

Contributory pension + death in service 4 x salary

New office environment

Study package after probation

Flexible working after training

Qualifications

• Experience managing purchase ledgers for multiple entities.
• Good IT skills and experience with financial software.

Responsibilities

• Administer purchase ledgers and manage invoice processes.
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance in supplier onboarding and expense claims.

Skills

Xero

SAP Concur

Excel

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Finance Qualifications (AAT)

Flexibility

Education

AAT (or equivalent)

Tools

Concur

Job description

Purchase and Finance Assistant - 6-month contract

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Based in Richmond

Hybrid – 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

A global Hospitality/Construction Group within the health and well-being sector based in Richmond is looking to recruit a Purchase and Finance Assistant to join their growing team. This role supports the AP Manager and general finance team with the current (10+) UK and global entities.

This is a 6-month contract initially, with the possibility of the position going permanent.

Responsibilities:

• Administration of purchase ledgers for multiple entities (Capture and filing of invoices, loading to Concur for approval, uploading to Xero)
• Liaising with business users on any issues or problems
• Collate information for fortnightly supplier payment runs and checking and maintaining bank details
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with monthly travel reports to support invoicing
• Assist with the administration of Concur and Xero for employee data, new suppliers and project codes
• Review expense claims to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Ensure supplier onboarding processes are correctly followed
• General financial administration, including scanning and filing of incoming post
• Assist with implementing new processes and making changes to current ones to ensure the efficient running of accounts payable
• General financial administration for the team

Key skills and experience:

• Experience with Xero, SAP Concur or similar helpful
• Experienced Purchase Ledger who has experience dealing with multiple entities in the UK and globally
• Good Excel and IT skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Language skills (German or Romanian) are an advantage but not essential
• Flexibility in a fast-changing environment and the ability to adapt to changing requirements
• Finance qualifications, including studying towards accounting qualifications at least close to completion of AAT, ideally.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Contributory pension + death in service 4 x salary
• Working in nice new offices in Richmond, close to the station.
• After 6 months’ probation, the possibility of a study package
• After 1 month of training, the candidate will be able to work 1 day from home and the rest in the office
• The opportunity to grow and develop over time

If you are able immediately, with an easy commute to Richmond, please apply now!!!