Finance Assistant
Port Glasgow, Inverclyde
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a highly successful and growing Scottish business. This is an exciting and fast paced role within a successful finance team and is based at the Group’s head office in Port Glasgow.
Key Responsibilities include:
Progressing purchase invoices on a daily basis from preparation stage to approvals stage including verifying accuracy of document information recorded by the ERP System, entering the GL code for the purchase invoice and sending to approvers
Monitor the accounts payable mailboxes and follow up on any discrepancies from the ERP system
Ensure PO’s are matched to the correct purchase invoice.
Liaise with sites to approve invoices
Monthly statement reconciliations and follow up on statement reconciliation queries
Maintain Creditors Ledger and Aged Creditors Reports
Posting payments to the vendor accounts
Prepare weekly and month end payment runs
Dealing with vendor queries and payment enquiries in a timely manner
Assist with setting up new accounts by completing any associated paperwork to onboard the account
Review credit card coding and posting associated transactions to the ERP system
Holiday/sickness cover for other members of the Transaction Services Team
Fuel cards admin
Assistance with Accounts Payable audit queries and general associated tasks
Assist with month-end closing procedures, collaborate with the finance team to analyse financial data and other finance tasks, where required.
Experience:
Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role is essential (minimum 2 years?).
Previous experience using Excel and exposure to ERP system beneficial.
The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads effectively. Of particular importance is the ability to work well within a team