Finance Assistant: Belfast Temporary (6 + months) | Full-time | £13.89 an hour | Office-based | REED Accountancy is delighted to be working in partnership with an established manufacturing company based in Belfast in the appointment of a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team on a 6-month temporary basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial documents. Role and responsibilities: Invoice Management: Print and process purchase ledger invoices, verifying invoices against purchase orders and stock records. Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborate with various departments to follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve queries to ensure timely payments. Accounts Payable Administration: Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, provide remittance advice to suppliers, and respond promptly to supplier inquiries. Payment Authorisation: Ensure all payments are authorised in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Bank Reconciliations: Assist with banking reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records. Journal Entries: Post journal entries accurately and efficiently. Spreadsheet Management: Update and maintain Excel spreadsheets for financial tracking and reporting. Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts and maintain Accounts Payable Excel workbooks. Audit Facilitation: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information. Payment Processing: Process payments and income efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner. Financial Analysis: Assist with the completion of quarterly financial analysis and provide ad hoc analysis as requested The successful candidate will meet the following criteria: Relevant accounts payable experience working in a busy Finance department Proven competency in complex Excel spreadsheets including analysis and management of large volumes of data GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grade C and above (or equivalent) Experience in month end processes Excellent interpersonal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills Computer literate and competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite For a confidential consultation to include excellent package details, please contact Mary at REED Finance Belfast, apply via this advert link, or alternatively you can contact me on LinkedIn. Skills: Finance Assistant Accounts Assistant Purchase Ledger Assistant