Payments Assistant

Payments Assistant

Blackburn

Salary: £16,419 per annum

6 Months Temporary Contract – Full-time

Housingrecruit.com is advertising for a Payments Assistant on behalf of our client a leading social housing provider based in Blackburn.

Our client is recruiting for a Payments Assistant to join their finance team. They are looking for someone who will be able to process purchase & sales ledger invoices in a responsive, timely & professional manner, and whom will be able to support the Payments Officer in the maintenance of an accurate nominal ledger.

The normal day to day duties of the role holder will consist of; 

• To assist in maintaining an up to date purchase and sales ledger for the Group and to ensure that suppliers are paid in accordance with their terms and adhering the Group’s Financial Regulations.
• To match goods delivery notes and purchase orders to supplier invoices.
• To deal with suppliers/contractors’ queries using the most appropriate method.
• To assist in the reconciliation of supplier/contractor statements.
• To assist in the issuing of sales invoices.

Candidate Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• Proven experience of working in a finance/accounts environment
• Experience of using a nominal ledger, purchase & sales ledger function.
• Experience of using various software packages
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills

In return, you will be offered a great place to work, a fantastic team to learn from and the ability to progress in-house as well.

We also have great benefits, a very strong pension package and generous holidays as well.

Closing Date: 2^nd February 2018

How to apply: 




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