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