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Your new company

My client is a small London-based charity. They offer hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Your new role

The role is a Finance Assistant on an interim basis. The duration is expected to be 3-6 months.

• Invoice processing and approval
• Matching purchase orders and verifying correct approvals before payment
• Processing multi-currency invoices through the accounting system
• Processing expenses for employees in line with company policies

• Request and facilitate changes to delegated authorities or line management within the expenses system as necessary
• Preparing and processing weekly payment batches via BACS
• Handling queries
• Acting as the first point of contact for all supplier and departmental queries regarding invoices, payments and expenses
• Ensuring invoice VAT is processed correctly and in line with regulatory requirements
• Reconciliation of vendor statements and the resolution of discrepancies
• Ensuring all transactions are recorded and posted in time for the month-end close.
• Processing payments via direct debit and posting to the accounting system through journal entries.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will need previous experience in a finance role, and experience of the duties above. If you were studying for a professional qualification, this would be an advantage. Knowledge of financial software would also be useful.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will get the opportunity to work in a supportive team in a role where you can grow and develop your financial skills.

What you need to do now

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