Finance Assiatant in High Wycombe - Adecco

Finance Assistant

Full-Time | High Wycombe | Office-Based with Some Flexibility

A leading organisation within the Manufacturing industry is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join its busy Finance Department. This role supports multiple entities within the group and plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records and efficient day-to-day operations.

The role breakdown is as follows:

• 60% Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• 30% Purchase Ledger Duties
• 10% General Finance Administration

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their finance skill set within a supportive, growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (60%)

• Process and input supplier invoices and match to purchase orders; resolve discrepancies.
• Process employee expenses (credit card and cash) and maintain the SAP Concur system.
• Prepare domestic and international payment runs (BACS and ad-hoc).
• Monitor debtor accounts and ensure timely collection through the ERP system.
• Maintain automated dunning processes, chase letters and manage AR queries.
• Maintain customer credit limits using CreditSafe.
• Reconcile supplier statements and handle vendor queries.
• Keep 90+ day overdue debt at zero.

Purchase Ledger (30%)

• Manage the full purchase ledger process including invoice matching, coding and posting.
• Assist with supplier set-ups and updates within the ERP system.
• Ensure all purchase ledger transactions are processed accurately and in line with internal controls.
• Support weekly and monthly reconciliations of purchase ledger accounts.

General Finance Administration (Remaining 10%)

• Post daily bank transactions and complete reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end activities including journals and reporting.
• Support audits through maintaining organised financial records.
• Process stock-take adjustments at month start.
• Respond to general finance queries internally and externally.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer.
• Ensure CAPA actions are completed in accordance with SOP timelines.

About You - Skills & Experience

• Education: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Qualifications: Studying toward or holding AAT (or equivalent) is helpful but not essential.
• Experience: Some experience in an office, finance or administrative role is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Oracle NetSuite is advantageous.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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