Finance Assistant in Hackney, London

Finance Assistant

Based in Hackney, N1
6 month contract - starting 19th October
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Paying £16 - 18 per hour DOE

We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team in Hackney on a fixed-term contract.

This role would suit someone with previous experience in finance or accounts who is comfortable working with invoices, payments and financial records. You'll be working closely with the Accounts Payable team and supporting the wider organisation with day-to-day finance queries and processes.

The role

You'll be involved in a range of Accounts Payable and general finance duties, including:

• Processing invoices and making sure they are coded correctly.
• Checking invoices and expenditure for accuracy, including amounts and payment frequency.
• Responding to payment queries from suppliers, staff and other stakeholders.
• Helping prepare accurate payment listings for management approval every two weeks.
• Producing creditor reports and working with departments to resolve outstanding invoice queries.
• Keeping financial records up to date and accurately recording transactions.
• Supporting the Finance Officers with the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable function.
• Assisting with annual accounts preparation and audit requirements.
• Taking part in audit activity when required.

About you

We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and comfortable working as part of a team. You'll need:

• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• An understanding of accounting systems and basic reconciliation processes.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when checking invoices and expenditure.
• The ability to work collaboratively and deal with queries in a helpful and timely way.

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