Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger andamp; Credit Control Support) | 3 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid | Starting ASAP Day Rate: £150Main Duties:Harvey Nash''s Public Sector client are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Finance Assistant to support our finance team primarily in the area of purchase ledger processing. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping us meet our target of paying suppliers within 10 days by efficiently processing supplier invoices and following internal procedures.Due to current staff absences and team needs, there may also be the opportunity to pivot into credit control duties. In this capacity, you would be responsible for managing customer mailbox queries and maintaining accurate communication records.Essential Skills andamp; Experience:Accurately process and code supplier invoices in a timely mannerEnsure supplier payments are made within agreed timelinesLiaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve invoice queriesSupport the credit control function by handling inbound customer emailsPrioritise and resolve customer account queries efficientlyMaintain accurate records in line with internal policiesPrevious experience in a finance or administrative role (preferably within purchase ledger or credit control)Comfortable using finance systems and learning new processes quicklyStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsAbility to adapt to shifting priorities within a small, collaborative teamThis ..... full job details .....