Finance Assistant

Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their small but busy Finance Team on a full-time, permanent basis. Whether you have experience in finance, are looking to change your career path, or have just left full-time education and eager to start a career in finance, this opportunity is fantastic. No formal qualifications are needed - just a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and the desire to grow and develop in the role. While previous experience in a busy office environment would be beneficial, full training and support will be provided. Responsibilities Manage the finance mailbox ensuring all incoming emails are dealt with in a timely manner, liaising with suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries. Process all incoming invoices from suppliers, ensuring approvals and coding are correct. Ensure all invoices are posted in the accounts within month end deadlines. Process invoices paid by direct debit. Reconcile supplier statements. Support the preparation of the weekly supplier payments for the review in accounts software and import to bank. Send remittances to suppliers to confirm payments made. Support purchasing team in ad-hoc purchasing. Skills and Experience No formal qualifications required IT literate, excel skills would be advantageous Strong attention to detail Excellent communication skills Accuracy and honesty Adaptable with a willingness to learn Ability to prioritise tasks Ability to work independently or part of a team Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.