Finance Assistant

Accounting
Fife
January 31, 2025
£16 - £16
Temporary
Urgent

Job Description

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support a variety of accounting functions on a temporary basis. The role will focus on core financial duties such as Accounts Payable, purchase ledger, and banking, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage shared company mailbox and provide excellent customer service.
  • Process invoices weekly using a three-way match.
  • Prepare supplier payments and run weekly payment cycles.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and ensure accurate reflection in the ERP system.
  • Process employee expenses and general ledger (GL) postings.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice queries.
  • Maintain vendor records and ensure supplier accounts are reconciled.
  • Clear Return to Vendor (RTV) against Goods Receipt Not Invoiced (GRNI) on a weekly basis.
  • Apply credit notes to match out RTV.
  • Support general accounting duties, including creditor period close tasks.
  • Reconcile intercompany positions between group entities.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations and ensure effective internal controls.
  • Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control tasks during peak periods and staff leave.
  • Support updates to finance policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience in finance and accounting, particularly in Accounts Payable and banking functions.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience with ERP systems and reconciliations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and resolve financial discrepancies.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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