Finance Assistant

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Chichester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

4 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

Operational Finance plays a key role in ensuring the Council maintains strong financial governance proper stewardship of public funds and accurate financial administration.

The Finance Assistant will deliver responsive accurate financial processing and support across the Operational Finance Team ensuring that data held on core accounting systemsincluding Oracle Fusionis accurate complete and maintained in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Process high-volume financial transactions accurately and within deadlines including invoices credit notes supplier amendments and other Accounts Payable tasks in Oracle Fusion.
Assist with reconciliations of financial data between Oracle Fusion and supporting systems.
Ensure all financial processing complies with Council policies financial procedures audit requirements and relevant legislation.
Maintain accurate data within the Councils core financial systems ensuring completeness accuracy and prompt updates.
Investigate and resolve transaction queries invoice discrepancies supplier issues and workflow exceptions.
Support the wider Accounts Payable and Operational Finance teams during the implementation and transition to Oracle Fusion.
Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external enquiries providing clear information and excellent customer service.
Assist with month-end year-end and other financial deadlines as required.
Maintain digital and paper financial records in accordance with retention and audit standards.
Escalate complex issues to senior officers appropriately and report any identified risks or anomalies.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience using Oracle Fusion financial systems particularly in Accounts Payable processing.
Experience working within a finance accounts payable or operational finance environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to process financial data accurately.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
Good IT skills including Excel and digital financial workflow systems.
Effective communication skills with the ability to handle customer queries professionally.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

4 Month Contract With A local AuthorityJob PurposeOperational Finance plays a key role in ensuring the Council maintains strong financial governance proper stewardship of public funds and accurate financial administration. The Finance Assistant will deliver responsive accurate financial processing a...

4 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

Operational Finance plays a key role in ensuring the Council maintains strong financial governance proper stewardship of public funds and accurate financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

Process high-volume financial transactions accurately and within deadlines including invoices credit notes supplier amendments and other Accounts Payable tasks in Oracle Fusion.
Assist with reconciliations of financial data between Oracle Fusion and supporting systems.
Ensure all financial processing complies with Council policies financial procedures audit requirements and relevant legislation.
Maintain accurate data within the Councils core financial systems ensuring completeness accuracy and prompt updates.
Investigate and resolve transaction queries invoice discrepancies supplier issues and workflow exceptions.
Support the wider Accounts Payable and Operational Finance teams during the implementation and transition to Oracle Fusion.
Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external enquiries providing clear information and excellent customer service.
Assist with month-end year-end and other financial deadlines as required.
Maintain digital and paper financial records in accordance with retention and audit standards.
Escalate complex issues to senior officers appropriately and report any identified risks or anomalies.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience using Oracle Fusion financial systems particularly in Accounts Payable processing.
Experience working within a finance accounts payable or operational finance environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to process financial data accurately.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
Good IT skills including Excel and digital financial workflow systems.
Effective communication skills with the ability to handle customer queries professionally.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.