Overview

On behalf of our client, an award winning Northern Ireland organisation, we are seeking Finance Assistant to join their Finance team for a full time, permanent contract based in Greater Belfast.

This is an entry level position and the post holder can expect full training. Hours of work are 8.30am Monday to Friday, finishing at 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and at 4.30pm on a Friday

The Finance Assistant will support the Senior Assistant Accountant and Finance Manager and duties will include:

1. Processing purchase order requisitions to generate purchase orders for distribution to suppliers.

2. Registering purchase invoices and credit notes accurately on the system in an efficient way.

3. Dealing with ad hoc queries internal and external to the business.

4. Reconciling supplier statements to the purchase ledger.

5. Processing goods received notes on to the system and matching to invoice and purchase order.

6. Supporting the supplier payment run and cheque payment processes

7. Reviewing outstanding and queried invoices and chasing them up with relevant manages as and when required.

8. Month end procedures relating to the Creditors Ledger.

9. Scanning invoices received via post for processing onto accounts system

10. Managing creditor invoices that arrive via email and ensuring they are saved and processed in the correct manner.

You will need:

* Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (grades A-C) or equivalent including Maths and English language.

* Proficient in data entry and management

* Experience of working in a team.

* Evidence of a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

* Excellent communication skills

* IT Literate particularly with Microsoft Excel

* High standard of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.

* Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised.

* Excellent organisational and time management skills

* A professional and flexible approach is required.

The Finance Assistant can expect a starting salary of £19,350 which will be reviewed after 6 months. The benefits working for this large employer include:

* Contributory pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution for qualifying staff

* Free life assurance

* Enhanced maternity pay for qualifying staff

* Enhanced sick pay for qualifying staff

* Give as you Earn scheme

* 20 days annual leave and 11 bank holidays

* Up to an additional 5 days for length of service.

* Further education policy

* Dedicates health and wellbeing programme

* Employee assistance program

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, you can send your CV to me by clicking on the link and I will be in touch.

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