Finance Assistant

Exciting Trainee Purchase Ledger Assistant opportunity in Chelmsford - No Experience Required - AAT Studiers considered

Our client is a multi-academy trust and as part of their exciting growth plan they have a new Trainee Purchase Ledger position were you will provide financial support to the schools within the Trust. The role will be worked on a rotational basis, so you can develop in different areas and gain a broader accounts knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Complete and process orders and requisitions
• Raise new supplier accounts
• Assist with queries, as and when required by telephone and e-mail
• Verify delivery of goods and enter GRN's into the systems
• Enter/raise invoices
• Prepare invoices for payment - ensure delivery notes and invoices match
• Check suppliers' statements, as and when received
• Process Supplier refunds
• Run Aged Creditors Report weekly and monitor disputed invoices
• Monitor and action enquiries and instructions made via designated finance mailboxes
• Identify and liaise with suppliers
• Enter income/expenditure onto relevant systems, as appropriate
• Submit and process staff expenses payments
• Ad hoc roles within the team

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Accounts experience is desirable but not essential
• Good numeracy skills and ability to undertake basic calculations
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation skills and work well under pressure
• Ability to prioritise effectively and time manage tasks
• IT literate, good knowledge of MS, Excel, and Word

It Offers:

• Permanent full-time position - 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Based in Chelmsford city centre
• Salary £19,698
• Competitive benefits package including attractive pension plan

You must be a flexible and adaptable person with strong communication skills and the willingness to continuously develop within the role.

If you are interested in this role, submit your CV to avoid disappointment!