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Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger
The MISSION Group. Work as part of a team of twelve using a bespoke system to record purchase orders, invoices and expenses .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in processing financial transactions, including supplier invoices and expense claims, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and VAT regulations. Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word, with a strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
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Financial Transaction ProcessingSupplier Invoice CodingBank ReconciliationMicrosoft ExcelAAT Level 3
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Hard Skills
Financial Transaction ProcessingSupplier Invoice CodingExpense Claim ProcessingBank ReconciliationVAT AccountingDiscrepancy Investigation
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Bespoke Financial SystemSage 200
Certifications & Qualifications
AAT Level 3
Industry Keywords
Finance TeamInternal ControlsSupplier StatementsExpense Accounts
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work as part of a team of twelve using a bespoke system to record purchase orders, invoices and expenses
- Distribute supplier invoices for authorisation using the bespoke system
- Code and process supplier invoices
- Process staff expense claims
- Support cash management and bank reconciliation
- Ensure internal controls are followed and VAT is correctly accounted for
- Reconcile supplier statements and expense accounts
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies with Client Service teams and suppliers when needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous experience working within a finance team
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft programmes, especially Excel and Word
- Confident verbal and written communication with colleagues at all levels
- Keen eye for detail
- Ability to process transactions in a timely and accurate manner
- Exposure to Sage 200 is ideal
- AAT up to Level 3 is ideal
- Training will be provided where needed
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 2 years
- Company pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions after the first year
- Medical Cash Plan with contributions towards dental, optical, physio and more
- Employee assistance programme
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme via salary sacrifice
- Employee Discount Platform with savings on shopping, gyms, travel and more
- UTC Travel membership
- Training and career progression opportunities
- LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group’s LMS
- Share Purchase Scheme
- Regular staff socials and team events
- Company-wide Christmas closure, with 4 days taken from annual leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme