Arriva Group

Finance Assistant

Arriva Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Derby • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Review, approve or reject purchase orders in a timely manner, ensuring correct coding and appropriate authorisation.
  • Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure supplier invoices are accurately coded and processed in line with company procedures.
  • Liaise with operational teams to investigate and resolve supplier invoice queries, including managing items on the on-hold report.
  • Monitor and follow up outstanding queries with the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely resolution.
  • Support period-end processes, including preparing and posting accruals and prepayments.
  • Prepare and submit finalised customer invoice information to the Accounts Receivable team for raising.
  • Maintain accurate supporting documentation and ensure financial records are up to date.
  • Provide administrative support to the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partner as required.
  • Undertake other ad-hoc finance tasks to support the wider finance and operational teams.

Requirements

  • Educated to GCSE or A Level standard or a minimum AAT (or equivalent) qualified or working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritise workload appropriately
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Competent Excel user and skilled in Microsoft Office.
Benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
purchase order processinginvoice codingaccrualsprepaymentsfinancial record maintenanceadministrative support
Soft Skills
prioritizationcommunication
Certifications
AATACAACCACIMA