Senior Finance Assistant
Location: Colchester
Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Processes Supervisor
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in processing purchase invoices, ensuring timely payments, supporting budget managers with financial information, and assisting with the delivery of a new finance system.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong ERP system experience who is looking to contribute to a professional finance function and develop their expertise further.
Key Responsibilities:
*Process and ensure prompt payment of purchase invoices in line with procedures.
*Match invoices to orders, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
*Act as a point of contact for invoice queries from staff, suppliers, and department heads.
*Prepare and validate BACS payment runs and remittances.
*Provide financial information to budget managers and auditors.
*Process employee expense claims in accordance with policy.
*Assist with the implementation and delivery of the new finance system.
*Monitor and manage finance team shared mailboxes.
*Carry out filing, clerical tasks, and provide cover within the Finance Section as needed.
*Support the organisation’s health, safety, equality, and diversity policies.
Required Skills and Experience:
*Strong knowledge and practical experience of ERP/finance systems.
*Proven experience in processing invoices and BACS payments.
*Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.
*Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues, department heads, and suppliers.
*Commitment to continuous professional development in finance practices and policies.
Desirable Attributes:
*Previous experience working in a structured finance environment.
*Familiarity with audit processes and financial reporting.
Why Join Us:
This role offers a chance to work in a supportive, professional finance environment where your expertise will help drive efficiency and accuracy in financial processes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a new finance system and develop your ERP skills further.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and ERP knowledge