Finance Assistant

Our client are a globally recognised brand who, due to their continued growth are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their busy team. The role is full time and hybrid working is offered. This position is ideal for an individual with experience working in a similar finance role with a solid background in purchase ledger management. Finance Assistant – About the role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will contribute by maintaining efficient and effective Purchase Ledger and Treasury functions. Your key responsibilities will be: * Process supplier invoices, coding and obtaining relevant authorisation. * Compile bi-monthly payment proposals based on approved invoices, expense claims and due date. * Load approved payment runs and await authorisation before processing payments. * Supplier statement reconciliation, addressing variances and discrepancies. * Perform daily bank reconciliations when required including the update of cash flow forecasts for 3 UK bank accounts (GBP/EUR/USD) * To assist/undertake month end reporting as required. The successful Finance Assistant will have: * Proven experience in Purchase Ledger management. * Invoice certification and payment processing expertise. * Ability to complete daily and month end accounting processes, in particular bank reconciliation. * Excellent IT and excel skills * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy * Excellent communication skills * Good time management, prioritisation of workload ensuring deadlines are met Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £150 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)