Finance Assistant

Job title:

Finance Assistant

Company

Taylor Higson

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Location: Surrey
Salary: £30,000 per annum bonusWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy Finance team, focusing primarily on the Purchase Ledger. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in finance who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is eager to support the wider finance function.Key Responsibilities:– Process high volumes of purchase invoices (manual, automated, consolidated, and proformas)
– Match purchase orders to jobs using our MIS system, prepare data, and import into Sage
– Monitor and manage the export/import process and flag any exceptions
– Process overhead invoices and reconcile purchase ledger for month-end close
– Follow up on invoice queries and disputed payments
– Prepare company payment runs (weekly & scheduled) and send remittance advices
– Maintain supplier discount reports and post credits accordingly
– Post intercompany recharges through journal entries
– Enter employee expenses and credit card transactions into Sage
– Reconcile monthly credit card statements
– Assist with accruals and other month-end activities
– Support annual audits with accurate record-keeping
– General administrative duties including filing and archivingSkills & Competencies:– Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
– Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
– A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-focused approach
– Experience with Sage or similar accounting software
– Familiarity with in-house management information systems (MIS)Experience & Qualifications:– Previous experience in a purchase ledger or finance role
– Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping (desirable)Apply today and take the next step in your finance career!
Ref: 1611052

Expected salary

£30000 per year

Location

Surrey

Job date

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:48:38 GMT

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