Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Exciting role for a temp finance assistant to join a progressive business
- Role could be temp to perm for right candidate
About Our Client
Our Client who is conveniently located in Luton with very easy public transport routes around and free parking are looking to grow their busy finance team. one of the main focuses are employee progression and the look at all temps with a view of going Perm with flexible working.
Job Description
- Raise, issue purchase orders (adhoc), maintain & close cancelled PO's
- Maintain supplier accounts & add new supplier accounts
- Margin calculation of supplier cost of sales invoices
- Distribute invoices for approval
- Enter, match and code invoices to purchase orders in Sage; using POP / manual entry
- Notify team of costs incurred when customer has not yet been billed, to ensure timely receipts in line with payments
- Execute monthly payment runs by BACS and reconcile to the purchase ledger
- Notify CFO/FM of DD notifications and adhoc payments to be made
- Understand supplier contracts and reoccurring costs, record recurring in spreadsheets
- Identify prepayment costs, process via prepayment module, save to month end file
- Identify fixed asset acquisition costs, work with FM/Stores to ensure all asset costs are appropriately managed, all additions must be verified and posted correctly within both Sage/Sicon Fixed Assets and reconciled in a spreadsheet.
- Manage & resolve queries and enquiries from suppliers & internal queries
The Successful Applicant
- Numerate & well organised, excellent attention to detail
- Flexible & able to work under pressure at busy times
- Able to work well in teams
- Good interpersonal skills able to build relationships at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Pro-active and adaptable
What's on Offer
- Temp to Perm
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid working
Candidate 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'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 £27,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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