Finance Assistant - London

Marks Sattin

  • London
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
Finance Assistant - London (Part-time)Seeking a Finance Assistant for a part-time position available on a 6-month contract within a consumer retail business based in Central London. You will be required to do 2-3 days per week and looking for at least a few years' experience at Finance Assistant level with an Accounts Payable background.Scope:
  • Responsibility for maintaining and updating the purchase ledger
  • Managing the Accounts Payable Mailbox and ensuring an exceptionally high level of service
  • Processing supplier invoices
  • Create POs and maintain the PO list
  • Resolving issues relating to invoices, payments, and supplier statement reconciliations
  • Support the finance team on ad hoc tasks or reconciliations
Experience level:
  • Previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable role is essential, ideally 2-3 years
  • Proven ability to use financial tools & agility to learn new one
  • Experience in processing accurately and timely high volumes of transactions
Technical skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Package
  • Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP's and pivot tables (reconciliations)
  • Strong outlook skills (management of Accounts payable mailbox)
  • Proficiency in financial software's & systems like SAP, SAGE or M3
  • Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles
Soft skills:
  • Rigor, high attention to detail & procedures
  • Ability to deliver tasks in a consistent and timely manner
  • Sense of initiative and curiosity
  • Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey financial information clearly to all staff members
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Continuous improvement mentality
  • Awareness of confidentiality and high level of professionalism
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