Assistant Finance & Purchasing Business Partner
Posted 12 days 16 hours ago by Women's Engineering Society
Permanent
Posted: 2 days ago
Description:
Assistant Finance & Purchasing Business Partner
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30)
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller
Role Overview
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Assistant Finance & Purchasing Business Partner to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounts payable and supplier management, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about process improvement, compliance, and financial accuracy.
You will play a key role in partnering with the finance function, coordinating supplier relationships, and ensuring smooth procurement and payment processes. This is a hands-on role with exposure to a wide range of finance operations and supplier governance activities.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Oversight
- Process supplier invoices and manage the AP payment cycle (invoice selection, bank payment setup).
- Perform credit card and staff expense reconciliations.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to support effective procurement process
- Handle GRIR reviews and accruals.
- Maintain the supplier master data and resolve supplier queries.
- Support month-end closing activities including AP ledger reviews and reconciliations.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with ABC and other relevant policies.
- Conduct periodic supplier reviews and maintain documentation for audits.
- Assist in procurement processes to ensure best value and quality.
- Liaise with suppliers to manage relationships and resolve issues.
Cash & Banking
- Process cash and bank transactions.
- Perform bank reconciliations and support intercompany payments and reconciliations.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a finance or procurement support role.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and supplier management.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., ERP or accounting software).
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Exposure to group-level finance operations and supplier governance.
- Competitive Remuneration and Benefits package