Finance Assistant

4 weeks ago


Hounslow, United Kingdom Reed Accountancy Full time

A returning client of ours in the education industry is looking to recruit a **Finance Assistant** for their centralised Finance team based at Head office in West London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join the team.

This is a full time office based role, Mon - Fri 8.30am -4.30pm with excellent benefits and great pension.

As the **Finance Assistant** you will be responsible for processing financial transactions which includes; raising purchase orders, placing orders and entering invoices for several academies and our Central Office in addition to the tasks listedbelow.

Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below.
- Daily processing of receipts and direct debits
- Maintain filing systems
- Assist with month-end duties
- Assist with audit tasks
- Query resolutions
- Communicate extensively with suppliers and academy staff in order to resolve issues and problems
- Liaising with relevant academies to resolve outstanding queries and investigate discrepancies

**Purchase Ledger** - Ensure that all invoices and credit notes are accurately processed on the purchase ledger and authorised for payment in accordance with company procedures (WAP web authorisation).
- Check, code and process supplier invoices and employee expense claims correctly, and in a timely manner
- Match purchase orders to invoices
- Ensure that invoices are distributed to the appropriate person and payment approval is obtained
- Dealing with payment enquiries from suppliers and contacting suppliers for copy invoices/statements as required
- Resolve queries on the aged creditor report
- To be able to prepare BACS payments to suppliers

**Charge Card** - Process charge card purchases
- Ensure relevant supporting documentation is provided
- Reconcile to monthly statements

**Expense claims**:

- Ensure that all expense claim forms are processed in accordance with the Trust Expenses Policy and relevant documentation is supplied

**Sales Ledger**:

- Raising invoices to customers
- Chasing outstanding payments as required

**General**:

- Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
- Work in accordance with data protection regulations.
- Uphold the Trust’s policy in respect of child protection and safeguarding matters.

Must have strong reconciliation skills, Organised and a keen eye for detail

A problem solver with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills and good technical skills.

Please get in touch with Vinny Basra at the Staines/Hounslow office.



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