Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Birmingham
£20,495 increasing to £21,573 after 12 months in role.
Permanent - 35 hours per week 

The Role

An opportunity has become available within our clients Finance Team for a Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger. In this role, you will assist in the accurate and efficient processing of purchase ledger documentation and prompt payment to suppliers and contractors. You will assist the Senior Finance Officer to manage the supplier payment transactions including checking accuracy of invoices, posting of invoices onto financial software and assisting colleagues in the invoice authorisation process. The role also requires you to assist in regular supplier statement reconciliations and providing flexible support to all finance colleagues where necessary.

Skills/Experience Required
The successful candidate will be educated with 3 GCSE’s or equivalent qualification (including maths) grade C or above, along with experience of working within a finance department is desirable.  You will have experience of data entry with a high level of accuracy and have good IT skills particularly Microsoft Excel.

Up to date knowledge and understanding of financial regulations and changes to legislative requirements and also experience of financial and Microsoft software packages are desirable. 

Please note this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. Please ensure that you apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please be advised, our client will not contact unsuccessful applicants, please log in to your Networx account for an update on your application.  If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the vacancy closing, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

What They Offer
They offer a great benefits package including 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), a defined benefit pension scheme, a health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.

Who They Are

Our client is a major social housing group providing almost 26,000 rented, shared ownership, retirement and leasehold homes across the East and West Midlands and Lincolnshire. They are also building an increasing number of affordable homes each year.  

They have a strong reputation for managing their homes to a high standard. By working closely with their residents, they are continually improving their housing services to offer the best quality, choice and value for money.

Working for our client is more than just a job - it's about making a difference to people's lives.

They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within the communities they work in.

Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 28 August 2018 
Interview Date: Monday 3 September 2018