Temporary Finance Assistant: Accounts & Ledgers (3 Months)

Confidential; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Ross-on-Wye is seeking a Temporary Accounts Assistant to support the sales and purchase ledgers within the Finance Team. The role involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts and communicating with internal colleagues, customers and suppliers.

The successful candidate will be organized, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines, with a willingness to learn new systems and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or office environment advantageous.
• Familiarity with sales and purchase ledgers would be helpful.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process project details, contract sales orders, applications for payment and sales invoices.
• Process purchase orders and purchase invoices, checking accuracy against relevant purchase orders.
• Raise sundry sales invoices and credit notes.
• Set up new customer and supplier accounts within the finance system.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and processing of credit card expenses.
• Prepare and issue customer statements as required.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond promptly to emails and requests from customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely processing of transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and working practices.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Team and assist with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Numerical ability

Good communication

Meet deadlines

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Confidential in Ross-on-Wye is seeking a Temporary Accounts Assistant to support the sales and purchase ledgers within the Finance Team. The role involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts and communicating with internal colleagues, customers and suppliers.

The successful candidate will be organized, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines, with a willingness to learn new systems and processes in a fast-paced environment.