Part time Finance Assistant

Our client  delivers and evaluates blended management and leadership development programmes, to businesses across the UK.


They are looking for a Part Time Finance assistant to work with their Director.




Ideally between 15-20 hours (flexibility when these are worked)


Key Responsibility – Credit Control and Sales Ledger


Prepare and raise sales invoices on SAP Business One as requested by Client Services Managers, and collate copies of receipts to support recharge invoices


Email sales invoices to clients


Set up new customer accounts on SAP as required


Issue monthly statements to debtors


Review aged debtors list weekly and ensure customers pay invoices according to terms


Follow up on late items and queries with clients, escalating issues to FD where necessary


Key Responsibility – Manage the Purchase Ledger


Check suppliers invoices are valid with reference to purchase orders/delivery notes and expected costs, and input to SAP, including staff expenses and foreign currency


Record all project-related costs accurately on SAP


Obtain authorisation for payment from the appropriate member of ASK staff responsible for the purchase


Maintain paper filing system for suppliers invoices


Review creditors weekly and prepare payments to associates and other suppliers in accordance with ASK policies. Generate SAP remittance advices and email/post to suppliers


Deal with day-to-day enquiries on the purchase ledger


Collate receipts to Barclaycard statements and prepare coding for posting


Input all credit card transactions on to SAP


Collate approved Purchase ledger invoices to support BACS payment request


Set up new purchase accounts on SAP as required


Reconcile creditor statements to SAP balance


Check statements from suppliers and follow up on discrepancies


Key Responsibility – Cash and Bank


Record all Bank receipts and payments into SAP daily, including foreign transactions


Reconcile bank accounts monthly


Discuss with FD recommendations for managing cash surpluses as necessary


Manage all Petty Cash requests during the month and record all payments in SAP




Essential Requirements –


Complete understanding of pre payments and accruals


Experience able to take records up to trial balance stage


       MS Excel experience is essential; knowledge of pivot tables and MS Query will be a distinct advantage


       Experience of working with SAP Business One, Sage 200 or a similar SQL based accounting system (although full training will be given)


       Must be able to drive (to get to the office)







Aspire Personnel Ltd £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Cranfield