Finance Assistant

Jackson Hogg is exclusively supporting a fantastic client in Durham on the appointment of a Finance Assistant on a 3-6 month FTC basis.

Purpose of Role

To provide administrative support to the Finance Department, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable activities, vendor reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role will also support month-end activities and assist the wider finance team where required.

Main Responsibilities

* Review and resolve accounts payable queries, liaising with suppliers and internal departments where required

* Reconcile supplier accounts to vendor statements and investigate discrepancies

* Support vendor query resolution and ensure outstanding issues are addressed promptly

* Monitor purchase order activity and maintain accurate records

* Issue supplier debit notes for returns or quality-related matters where required

* Raise sales invoices where required and support customer account administration

* Allocate incoming cash and maintain accurate customer account balances

* Monitor bank activity and ensure transactions are recorded accurately, including performing regular bank reconciliations

* Assist with the preparation and posting of journals, including accruals and prepayments

* Support the finance team with general month-end activities and reconciliations

Experience

* Accounts Payable experience

* Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

* Proactive and able to manage queries effectively

* Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across departments and with external suppliers

Offering

 * £30,000

* Flexi-time

* 1 day work from home per week