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

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

Candidate Requirements

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

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