Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Immediate start opportunity within a Public Sector Organisation
- Great progression and development opportunities
Our client is a well known Public Sector Organisation based just off the M1 near central Nottingham, easily commutable from wider Nottinghamshire, Derby and Mansfield. The successful candidate can expect to be joining an established organisation that can offer them development and progression opportunities during an exciting period of growth.
Job DescriptionThe key responsibilities of the Finance Assistant include but are not limited to:
- Review outstanding invoices and prepare Better Payment Practice Code (BPPC) report
- Produce and complete Supplier setup requests as and when required
- Reconcile control accounts for Statement of Financial Position codes
- Investigate unallocated income and advise correct allocation or budget code
- Ensure VAT claim is submitted in a timely and accurate manner
- Produce and upload the Accounts Payable Collection return
- Support the production of the monthly agency cost analysis reconciliation
- General Finance Administration
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a finance environment
- Knowledge and understanding of financial services processes
- Knowledge of Integra Financial System
- Use of financial ledger and reporting packages
- Have good Microsoft Excel skills
The candidate can expect a competitive salary FTE £21-24,000 (doe) + 27 days annual leave excluding bank holidays pro rated + hybrid, flexible working available (after training) + an immediate start + a potential for a permanent role
ContactCorinne Berry-McGraw Quote job refJN-052023-6036918 Phone number+44 115 948 6403Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across Page Personnel - UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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