Vertas- Finance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team in Ipswich. This role involves processing invoices, maintaining ledgers, and supporting cash flow management. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to resolving financial queries. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your finance skills while working closely with various stakeholders across the business. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing invoices and maintaining ledgers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and maintain the Accounts Receivable Ledger.
• Support cash flow management and resolve queries with stakeholders.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Accounts Receivable Management

Customer Relationship Management

Data Entry

Financial Reporting

Education

A-Level in Finance or Accounting

Relevant Finance Qualification

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

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Finance Assistant - Vertas Group Limited
Location: Friars Bridge Road, Ipswich
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Duration: 3 months placement (potential to extend across wider business)
Hourly Pay Rate: £13.00

Job Overview

Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Vertas, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the team. You will report to the Transactional Finance Manager; your main responsibility is to process invoices accurately and promptly. Assist in ensuring the Ledger close is completed correctly and on time. Occasionally provide cover for holiday or illness across all three sections of the team.

Key Relationships

• Transactional Finance Manager
• Financial Reporting Manager
• Service Heads and Contract Managers
• Finance Colleagues

Responsibilities

• Allocate all cash receipts to the correct customer/invoice promptly, review unallocated cash position regularly, and keep it within acceptable levels.
• Maintain the Accounts Receivable Ledger, investigate and resolve any queries or unidentified balances.
• Support the Finance Banking Analyst to ensure all cash receipts are posted to the correct customer accounts.
• Assist the Master Data Assistant to ensure customer account data is accurate.
• Work with the Credit Control Team to resolve queries and facilitate debt collection.
• Provide reports and guidance on future customer receipts to assist with working capital and cash flow management.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders across the business to enhance operational knowledge and improve internal finance processes.
• Support the Financial Reporting Manager in implementing controlled changes to Master Data.

Sales Ledger

• Understand the sales ledger process thoroughly.
• Assist in processing ad hoc billing from the inbox.
• Respond to emails in the inbox within a 5-day turnaround time.

Purchase Ledger

• Understand the purchase-to-payment process.
• Process a high volume of supplier invoices across multiple legal entities.
• Reconcile supplier statements for all entities.
• Open and scan daily post into the system.
• Maintain open queries spreadsheets and follow up regularly with internal and external suppliers.
• Assist with processing weekly payment runs.
• Help answer emails in the Accounts Payable inbox.

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