Job Description Morgan McKinley is looking for a Finance Assistant required for a local education organisation based in Swindon on a permanent basis due to the increased volume of workload.
Morgan McKinley is looking for a Finance Assistant required for a local education organisation based in Swindon on a permanent basis due to the increased volume of workload. The successful candidate will be an important member of the organisations accounting team ensuring accurate processing to the accounting system to ensure accurate and timely financial accounts and supporting the wider organisation with order to ensure timely payment of invoices. The successful Finance Assistant will be offered a competitive salary, flexible working with four days working from home and a comprehensive benefits package in a friendly, supportive, and professional organisation.
You will be tasked with the following:
Process invoices and credits from suppliers, raise central purchase orders and assist colleagues with raising purchase orders.
Send purchase orders to suppliers daily, via automated system, chase debtors and liaise with colleagues to ensure goods are received in a timely manner and invoices are correctly authorised before payment in accordance with the agreed procedures and timescales.
Work with colleagues to identify and share best practice to ensure financial efficiencies and maximise support.
Manage the Finance mailbox, being the first point of contact for schools.
Deal with enquiries from suppliers, customers, and other parties as is necessary, in a professional and efficient manner acting as the first line of resolution for supplier invoice and statement queries.
Open post, stamp, date and distribute accordingly and maintain filing of financial information including scanning of invoices and associated documents and attaching transactions within system.
What you will need:
Experience of processing financial transactions
Strong Excel skills, analytical skills, and ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly
Excellent organisational skills, communication skills and attention to detail.
What you will get:
Salary of up to ??23,830.00 per annum
Hybrid working - 4 days WFH
Study Support
Competitive Annual Leave entitlement
Pension scheme
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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