Finance assistant
Posted 9 April by
Pertemps Birmingham Commercial
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Location: Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid Working: 1-2 days in-office)
Duration: 3-4 Months
Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of finance support? We're seeking a proactive individual to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Finance Support Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in providing financial assistance to our team and wider business operations. This position offers the chance to make a real impact while enjoying a hybrid work arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Post invoices and credit notes to the system.
- Investigate open purchase orders, ensuring prompt invoice payments.
- Reconcile monthly supplier statements.
- Maintain supplier and customer information.
- Ensure compliance with financial procedures.
- Chase debtor balances proactively.
- Record and allocate customer payments accurately.
- Input transactions and prepare payment runs.
- Assist with year-end audit preparation.
- Process staff expense claims.
- Manage queries sent to the finance mailbox, resolving them promptly.
- Prepare daily cash balances and assist with cashflow forecasts.
- Reconcile monthly balance sheets and clear reconciling items.
- Analyze expenses and prepare journals.
- Support financial controls operation.
- Monitor and reconcile the finance system.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for timely delivery.
- Maintain finance system records accurately.
- Monitor and collect records of gifts and hospitality for compliance.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling data.
- Strong numeracy skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Experience in finance department operations.
- Ability to handle confidential data responsibly.
- Proactive, flexible, and responsible problem-solving skills.
- Strong time management and organizational abilities.
- Basic understanding of VAT and taxation rules.
- Previous experience with Microsoft finance solutions is desirable.
- Willingness to undergo further training for skill enhancement.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid working model, with 1-2 days in-office in Birmingham City Centre.
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our clients success, apply now!
Reference: 52443629
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