Temporary Finance Assistant

Position: Temporary Finance Assistant
Location: Abingdon

Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour

Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support accounts payable and accounts receivable, helping keep financial records accurate, payments organised and outstanding balances under control. This role would suit someone who enjoys the practical detail of finance and takes satisfaction in resolving queries and keeping transactions moving.

The Role:
As a Finance Assistant, you will contribute to day-to-day finance operations, dealing with suppliers, customers and internal colleagues to ensure transactions are processed accurately and queries are followed through. With responsibilities across both purchase and sales ledgers, you will put your SAP or other ERP experience to practical use.

Main Responsibilities:
* Process supplier invoices, checking coding, authorisation and supporting documentation.
* Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and resolve invoice queries.
* Assist with preparing supplier payment runs and maintaining accurate payment records.
* Raise and process sales invoices, ensuring customer accounts remain accurate.
* Allocate incoming payments and follow up outstanding balances professionally.
* Respond to supplier and customer queries, working with colleagues to resolve issues.
* Support ledger reconciliations and month-end activities, helping maintain reliable financial information.
* Keep SAP or other ERP records up to date and identify practical ways to improve transaction processing.

About You:
Applicants should have good attention to detail, clear communication skills and a methodical approach, alongside experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable. You will be comfortable using SAP or another ERP system to process transactions and investigate discrepancies.

The employer would particularly welcome someone qualified by experience, with practical knowledge gained through hands-on finance work. Sound judgement, dependable follow-through and the ability to organise competing priorities will help you contribute effectively.

Required:
* Practical experience of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
* Experience using SAP or another ERP system.
* An accurate, organised approach to financial processing and record-keeping.
* Confidence communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues to resolve queries.

Key Words:
Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, SAP, ERP, Qualified by Experience, Abingdon

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