AP/AR Finance Assistant

We are currently working with a Housing Association based in Kent that are recruiting for an AP/AR Finance Assistant on a 5-month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis, with an hourly rate of £20.00 via an Umbrella Company.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience delivering customer-focused accounting services, liaising with external agencies and contractors, and using finance procedures and IT systems, alongside an understanding of housing issues and tenant needs.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting the AP/AR Supervisor and Group Financial Controller with the efficient and effective running of the Accounts Payable /Receivable system
• Processing and matching supplier invoices
• Assisting in the collection of debts on the sales ledger
• Completing a range of daily/weekly/monthly reconciliations with direction from the AP/AR Supervisor
• Building relationships and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, responding to queries and issues promptly
• Assisting with the compiling of required information to support with internal and external audits

Qualifications, knowledge and experience required:

• AAT – part or fully qualified
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of or a background working for a housing association

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working, 4 days a week working from home, Thursdays on site

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-16:30
• The successful candidate will be required to do two weeks training on site, looking to interview the week commencing 26th October

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.