Finance Assistant

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be supporting a well-established company in their search to appoint an experienced Finance Assistant on a 6-month fixed term contract.

This is an office-based role offering a salary of circa £30,000.

The position will focus on supporting the Purchase Ledger (Accounts Payable) function while also helping to review, document, and improve existing processes.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong transactional finance experience who can support day-to-day operations while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.

Key Responsibilities

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• Support Purchase Ledger by processing invoices, resolving supplier queries, and preparing payments on time
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• Assist with cashbook processing and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies
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• Support year-end and audit preparation through accurate records and reconciliations
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• Document and maintain finance processes and procedures
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• Identify inefficiencies and support improvements across Purchase Ledger activities
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• Ensure all documentation is organised, saved correctly, and easily accessible
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• Provide support across Accounts Receivable and expenses when required
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• Help build team resilience through clear, consistent, and repeatable processes
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Candidate Requirements

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• Strong experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable
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• Experience with cashbook processing and reconciliations
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• Good understanding of transactional finance controls and best practice
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• Experience managing supplier statement reconciliations and queries
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• High level of accuracy and ability to work under pressure, particularly during year-end
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• Proactive approach to process improvement and problem solving
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• Confidence in documenting processes and creating procedures
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• Strong communication skills
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For more information on this fantastic new opportunity, please contact