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• Support efficient accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Prepare and post banking journals, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and investigating variances.
• Contribute to the delivery of timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial information.

• Support procurement and commissioning activity, ensuring compliance with public sector financial regulations.
• Assist with contract and purchase order administration.
• Ensure documentation meets standards for audit, transparency, and value for money.

• Help maintain strong financial controls, policies, and processes.
• Support audit requirements by preparing evidence and responding to queries.
• Monitor adherence to financial regulations and internal procedures.

• Manage shared finance email inboxes, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
• Build positive working relationships across the organisation, providing clear and accessible financial guidance to stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in finance, procurement, commissioning, and operational teams.

• Experience in a finance assistant, finance officer, or similar transactional finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial transaction processing within a complex, high‑volume environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence using spreadsheets (Excel), finance systems, and data tools.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to interpret financial policies and communicate clearly with non‑finance colleagues.

• Background in the public sector or transport/logistics environment.
• Working towards a CCAB accountancy qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting procurement or commissioning processes.

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