Job Description Position Summary: We’re looking for a proactive, agile and motivated Finance Assistant to join our Finance and Accounts team on a 6 month fixed-term contract. This is an integral role, you’ll be a true “all-rounder”, taking responsibility for a range of duties including payables, expenses and corporate credit cards. This position plays a key part in maintaining smooth running of our day-to-day financial operations, supporting the month-end close process, and promoting best practice within transactional accounting. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable: Handle supplier invoices and records and prepare supplier payment runs. Reconcile supplier statements, resolving discrepancies and working with suppliers to maintain fruitful relations, responding promptly to vendor queries. Expenses & Corporate Credit Cards: Review and pay employee expense claims to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance. Following up on missing receipts, non-compliant expenditure and escalate as appropriate. Corporate credit card statement reconciliation vs. submitted expenses. Reconciliations & Reporting: Monthly reconciliations of accounts payable, staff expenses and credit card balances to the general ledger. Supporting the Finance team with accruals and prepayments during the month-end close period. Prepare reports and summaries of supplier payments, employee expenses, and card usage to share with management for review. Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure all transactions comply with company policies, HMRC regulations, and internal controls. Maintain accurate and organised records for audit and reporting purposes. Support both internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as required.