Data Entry Assistant
Posted 1 week ago by Vector Resourcing
£33,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Horsham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Assistant Data Controller role is a 6-month fixed-term contract focused on maintaining the accuracy and integrity of order, invoice, and customer data during a team member's sabbatical. The position requires a detail-oriented individual proficient in Excel and SQL systems to support financial controls and profit protection. Key responsibilities include data input, cross-referencing invoices, and investigating discrepancies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring data consistency and compliance with internal processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately inputting and maintaining data within Excel spreadsheets and a SQL database
- Cross-referencing invoices issued to clients against customer orders and internal data to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Identifying discrepancies within the order-to-invoice matching process
- Investigating variances to understand root causes and resolve issues where possible
- Escalating findings and unresolved discrepancies to the Profit Protection Manager
- Supporting ongoing data validation and reconciliation activities
- Ensuring data is handled in line with internal controls and processes
- Maintaining clear records of discrepancies, investigations, and resolutions
Key Skills:
- Detail-oriented and methodical approach
- Proficiency in Excel and SQL-based systems
- Strong analytical skills for investigating discrepancies
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Effective communication skills for escalating issues
Salary (Rate): £33,000.00 yearly
City: Horsham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
We are searching for an Assistant Data Controller to join our client on a 6-month fixed term contract, providing cover while a team member is on sabbatical. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of order, invoice, and customer data, supporting robust financial controls and profit protection. The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, methodical in their approach, and confident working with data across Excel and SQL-based systems.
Responsibilities
- Accurately inputting and maintaining data within Excel spreadsheets and a SQL database
- Cross-referencing invoices issued to clients against customer orders and internal data to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Identifying discrepancies within the order-to-invoice matching process
- Investigating variances to understand root causes and resolve issues where possible
- Escalating findings and unresolved discrepancies to the Profit Protection Manager
- Supporting ongoing data validation and reconciliation activities
- Ensuring data is handled in line with internal controls and processes
- Maintaining clear records of discrepancies, investigations, and resolutions