Temporary Finance Assistant

Harvey Beric Associates; Stafford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Beric Associates is seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team in Burton upon Trent. You will support Accounts Payable and general finance administration, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions.

Key duties include processing high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes, reconciling supplier statements, maintaining creditor ledgers and allocating payments. You will handle finance queries, set up new suppliers, and assist with month-end tasks in

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, finance administration, or a similar role.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Managing supplier accounts and reconciling supplier statements.
• Maintaining creditor ledgers and allocating incoming payments.
• Handling finance queries via a shared mailbox.
• Setting up new suppliers and updating customer/supplier portals.
• Supporting month-end activities and ad hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

We are seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team in Burton upon Trent. Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, you will support Accounts Payable and general finance administration, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Managing supplier accounts and reconciling supplier statements.
• Maintaining creditor ledgers and allocating incoming payments.
• Handling finance queries via a shared mailbox.
• Setting up new suppliers and updating customer/supplier portals.
• Supporting month-end activities and ad hoc finance tasks.

About You:

• Previous experience in accounts, finance administration, or a similar role.
• Understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Able to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and gain valuable finance experience.