Temporary Finance Assistant

Temporary Finance Assistant
Full time Office Based Role
Pay rate £13.00 - £15 per hour
Based in Kingston upon Thames
Start ASAP
Duration: 3 months

Our client, based in Kingston is currently looking for a Finance Assistant to assist with their purchase ledger and the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices ensuring all financial transactions are recorded and accounted for
• Ensure all invoices are processed correctly, matched to Purchase orders and Good Received Notes and ensuring all documentation is complete including quantities and pricing
• Ensure all expected credit notes are received and processed
• Ensure the supplier records in the master files are maintained including credit limits and payment terms and banking information including the set-up of new supplier accounts as required.
• Effective communication with suppliers, internal departments and other stakeholders to resolve any invoicing discrepancy issues
• Respond to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner, resolving issues and providing the necessary information
• Collaborate with internal departments ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised
• Ensure all payments when made are matched to the supplier invoices in a timely manner on completion of the payment run
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations to ensure the ledger is correct and follow up any variances

Person Specification

• Experience in a similar role
• Confidence in use of IT including Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to undertake detailed figure work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to write letters and emails that are concise and easily understandable
• Ability to meet deadlines and to undertake all duties outlined in the job description, under supervision.