Finance Assistant BLUF4729 Sale, Cheshire Salary £16,485 - £18,722 depending on experience 4 Month Temporary Contract Our client is committed to providing a positive working environment where people can grow and develop. They pride themselves on being open, honest, caring and innovative, both as a landlord and employer and they are seeking individuals who share their values and vision to help improve people's lives and shape the housing services for the future. They are now looking to recruit a full time Finance Assistant to join their finance team for a temporary contract until the end of December 2012. You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices through the accounts system and an electronic document management system, currently processing approx 14,000 invoices per annum. The role includes reconciling supplier statements, verifying new supplier requests and supplier file amendments, and dealing with supplier enquiries via phone, fax or email. You will be required to have sound knowledge of accounting procedures, you will also need to have excellent IT skills and be comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of document management systems would be advantageous. If you are looking for an opportunity within a Finance Team and can demonstrate that you are pro-active, organised, detail conscious, highly numerate and understand value for money then this might be the right role for you. Previous experience of working in a finance environment including dealing with sales ledger tasks and cash processing is desirable. Our client encourages a healthy work/life balance and they offer an attractive benefits package for employees. As well as a competitive and transparent system of pay and reward, these benefits include excellent training and development opportunities, cycle to work scheme, child care voucher scheme, access to a contributory pension scheme, and an annual leave allowance starting at 20 days per annum that increases with service. Closing Date: 15th August 2012 Please note: Interview will be organised quickly, and will most likely take place on 16th and 17th August 2012 This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.