Finance Assistant

Role Overview

Our Education Client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Temporary Finance Assistant to provide cover from 12/03 until a permanent appointment is made. There is potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

• Review and assess purchase orders to ensure best value before processing, making recommendations to the Finance Manager where appropriate.
• Collate and process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring correct authorisation is obtained in line with Trust procurement procedures.
• Use the Trust's digital purchasing systems (purchasing portal / IRIS Purchasing module) to manage transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries, discrepancies, and request credit notes where required.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to assess value for money.
• Experience in finance, accounts payable, or procurement (education or public sector experience desirable).
• Confident using digital finance systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

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