A charity based on the eastern outskirts of Cardiff are recruiting for a Finance Assistant on a temporary basis for 2-3 months.

Reporting to the Finance Manager and supporting the wider team, this role is crucial in processing transactions and getting involved in projects.

Finance Assistant duties

• Process Purchase Ledger invoices accurately and efficiently. Ensuring coding procedures are followed.
• Regularly reconcile supplier accounts to statements and resolve any queries in a timely manner.
• Processing staff expenses claimed ensuring they are accurate and in line with our staff expenses policy.
• Processing and reconciling petty cash returns.
• Provide support to other finance colleagues as required.
• Other reasonable tasks as directed by the Finance Manager to ensure the effective running of the finance department.

Finance Assistant person specification

• GCSE English Literature or Language and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent).
• IT Skills including Microsoft Excel and working with accounting software.
• Working experience in a Finance team, ideally including one or more of purchase ledger, payroll support or expenses processing.
• Some understanding of the legal requirements relating to Data Protection.

An opportunity to gain some practical experience in a busy finance team to bolster your CV.

Office is accessible via public transport but based on business park so might be difficult.

Bowen Eldridge is acting as a Finance Recruitment Agency.

Tagged as: Accounts Assistant, finance assistant