Job Description

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful post holder to be working within an experienced and welcoming team.

We aim to create a supportive working environment where staff wellbeing and flexibility is actively promoted. This is an excellent role for someone who is looking to build their career within Finance who will have exposure of working for a global business where full training will be provided.

They will be responsible for supporting both the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger. They will ensure the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger is accurate and up to date, and that any queries are dealt with in a timely manner. They will administer the company and personal expenses process.

The role will also include daily administration of CIPS bank accounts, with the accurate updating of CIPS systems to ensure visibility at all time on cash flow and cash balances.

There are likely to be other ad-hoc duties required in the Finance department.

The successful candidate must have the willingness to learn new skills, be flexible and organised.

Key responsibilities

Process and analyse staff expense claims. Process and analyse company credit card claims. Process and management of Purchase Ledger for CIPS Global entities, supporting:
Process purchase order & workflow purchase ledger invoices.
Upload purchase ledger invoices onto the finance system.
Process payment runs - international and domestic via internet banking.
Set up new suppliers on the finance system, including all international suppliers, with the correct bank details for future payment runs.
Check monthly statements received from suppliers.
Deal with any queries on the purchase ledger.
Process and check one-time payments (EFTs) and pay weekly.
Post bank payment journals for UK daily and no-UK weekly.

Process and management of Sales Ledger for CIPS Global entities, supporting:
Raising of sales invoices and credit notes in the finance system.
Processing receipts accurately and correctly matched to the invoices and credit notes.
Setting up new customers and maintaining accurate master data information.
Journaling of adjustments to ensure complete matching, such as bank charges or foreign exchange adjustments.
Review aged debtors report to validate matching and adjustments.

Assist with close of purchase ledger and sales ledger month and year end, ensuring accurate information is kept for audit purposes. Support with the annual audit taking responsibility for responding to purchase ledger and sales ledger related requests; including collating system evidence and supporting documentation, as required by the auditors. Proactively consider and look for continuous improvement opportunities, raising recommendations to the Finance Operations Manager for consideration. Further Ad Hoc duties, such as transactional processing or administrative tasks, to provide support to the wider finance team.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: From 27,070.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/11/2025