Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Temporary)

Job Type:  Part-Time (Temporary)

Hours:  Approximately 15 hours per week, potentially more

Location:  Cobham, Surrey (Parking available on site)

Flexible Working Pattern: Ideally across 3 working days- 100% office-based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team within a growing educational organisation. This role is ideal for someone with strong purchase ledger and finance administration experience who enjoys working independently and building positive relationships with staff and suppliers. The organisation is currently implementing a new finance system, offering a great chance to contribute to a significant period of development and transformation.

Day-to-day of the role:

Purchasing

Process purchase orders in line with financial regulations and procedures.

Review and amend coding to ensure expenditure is allocated correctly against budgets.

Investigate costs and identify opportunities to achieve value for money.

Act as the first point of contact for finance-related enquiries.

Support staff with raising and tracking orders, supplier selection, and procurement queries.

Liaise professionally with suppliers, contractors, budget holders, and external organisations.

Invoicing and Payments

Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed payment terms.

Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received records.

Monitor outstanding goods received notes and resolve discrepancies.

Assist with preparing payment runs and supporting BACS payment processes.

Handle supplier and staff queries relating to invoices and payments.

Process staff expenses and maintain accurate records.

Issue remittance advice and sales receipts where required.

Supplier Management

Set up new suppliers, ensuring all required documentation is completed.

Maintain and review supplier records.

Verify related-party suppliers and escalate where necessary.

Ensure IR35 checks are completed and appropriately recorded.

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