Finance Assistant
Full-Time | High Wycombe | Office-Based with Some Flexibility
A leading organisation within the Manufacturing industry is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join its busy Finance Department. This role supports multiple entities within the group and plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records and efficient day-to-day operations.
The role breakdown is as follows:
*60% Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
*30% Purchase Ledger Duties
*10% General Finance Administration
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their finance skill set within a supportive, growing business.


Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (60%)
*Process and input supplier invoices and match to purchase orders; resolve discrepancies.
*Process employee expenses (credit card and cash) and maintain the SAP Concur system.
*Prepare domestic and international payment runs (BACS and ad-hoc).
*Monitor debtor accounts and ensure timely collection through the ERP system.
*Maintain automated dunning processes, chase letters and manage AR queries.
*Maintain customer credit limits using CreditSafe.
*Reconcile supplier statements and handle vendor queries.
*Keep 90+ day overdue debt at zero.
Purchase Ledger (30%)
*Manage the full purchase ledger process including invoice matching, coding and posting.
*Assist with supplier set-ups and updates within the ERP system.
*Ensure all purchase ledger transactions are processed accurately and in line with internal controls.
*Support weekly and monthly reconciliations of purchase ledger accounts.
General Finance Administration (Remaining 10%)
*Post daily bank transactions and complete reconciliations.
*Assist with month-end and year-end activities including journals and reporting.
*Support audits through maintaining organised financial records.
*Process stock-take adjustments at month start.
*Respond to general finance queries internally and externally.
*Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer.
*Ensure CAPA actions are completed in accordance with SOP timelines.


About You - Skills & Experience
*Education: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
*Qualifications: Studying toward or holding AAT (or equivalent) is helpful but not essential.
*Experience: Some experience in an office, finance or administrative role is preferred.
*Familiarity with accounting systems such as Oracle NetSuite is advantageous.
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