Finance Assistant

Location: Twickenham

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Duration: Temporary, minimum 2 weeks with the potential to become a full-time permanent role

Hours: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00

Start Date: Monday 7th September

Summary

Our client is looking for an organised, accurate and proactive Finance Assistant to provide support across their Finance Department. The role will have a particular focus on accounts payable, whilst also providing wider support across finance operations.

This is initially a temporary position for a minimum of two weeks, with the potential for the role to become a full-time permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Place orders requested by budget holders with suppliers.
• Accurately code and upload supplier invoices.
• Manage invoice approval workflows, ensuring all invoices receive the appropriate authorisation.
• Prepare and upload weekly supplier payment runs for review and approval.
• Process corporate credit card transactions and reconcile supporting documentation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding queries promptly.
• Process and journal any adjustments required.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with suppliers and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Process and review employee expense claims.
• Prepare month-end reports for budget holders.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounting tasks, data entry, reconciliations and routine finance administration.
• Provide support in preparing information for management reports and external audits.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.