Finance Assistant

As a Finance Assistant you will provide a hands-on customer-focused financial transaction service for internal and external customers. You will ensure accurate and efficient recording, matching and reviewing financial documents in line with corporate procedures and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time
• Match, code and input supplier invoices in line with company procedures
• Prepare and manage supplier payment runs, resolving any discrepancies promptly
• Maintain accurate records and reconcile supplier accounts
• Deliver excellent customer service to suppliers and internal teams
• Support wider finance activities as needed, contributing to process improvements

Why Join LiveWest

• Be part of an organisation committed to creating "a home for everyone"
• Work in a culture that values safety, integrity, and respect
• Enjoy opportunities for learning, growth, and career development
• Benefit from hybrid working and a supportive team environment
• Join a business that puts customers at the heart of everything
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement

Skills
To be successful in your application for the role of Finance Assistant, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:

• Confident using MS Office, especially Excel
• Strong administration and data handling skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Experience in purchase ledger or finance administration is desirable
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to working with integrity

Please note: This role is not eligible for CoS. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring a CoS.
Our Reward And Benefits

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

About Us
At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.

Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.

As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

Inclusion At LiveWest
At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.

Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.

You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.