Job Description

We're making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water are delighted to have an opening for a temporary Finance Assistant to join the outstanding finance department for 6 months.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to support our Accounts Payable and Receivable functions. This role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes by accurately recording transactions in the company's finance system and delivering high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

Help maintain sales and purchase ledger and associated control accounts Review and prepare payment proposals via BACS and other e-banking software Input supplier and customer invoices, credit notes, payments and undertakes ledger maintenance Conduct credit control activities to ensure aged debt is managed effectively Validate invoices against purchase orders Ensure all trade invoices are issued correctly and on time Code financial transactions appropriately Support the wider Finance Team with information requests, reporting and audits Other ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Operational Finance Team Leader and Financial Accounts and Controls Manager.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

Essential:

Proven experience of working within a company accounts payable/receivable function Capable of processing high volume and potentially complex financial transactions An analytical person with high attention to detail Excellent communication skills A proactive self-starter, able to work on own initiative Good overall IT proficiency (Outlook, Word etc.) Organised and able to take ownership of tasks

Desirable

Proficient in operating multiple accounting software and/or systems
Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways

, and that's why we're happy to consider

flexible working arrangements

. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications

so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware,

the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are

eligible to live and work in the UK

.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive

, we're unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we'll usually be in touch

within 4 weeks

of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At

Portsmouth Water

, we believe in rewarding our people. Here's just a taste of what's waiting for you when you join the team:

Holidays Made Better

Enjoy

25

days of annual leave

,

plus bank holidays

, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You

We'll help secure your future with a

generous pension scheme

, contributing

up to 15%

because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off

You could earn a

non-contractual bonus

of

up to 6% of your basic salary

, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First

Whether you're welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we've got your back with

enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay

.

Social Events

All expenses covered summer and winter social events

Peace of Mind, Always

Our

life assurance scheme

gives your loved ones extra security, with a

4x salary

lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need

confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7

through our Employee Assistance Programme, or

physical health support via our Virtual GP service

(available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the

HealthHero

app.

PW Perks Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive

discounts at thousands of retailers

, plus exciting benefits like:

Electric Vehicle Scheme

(after 1 year)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

and

so much more!