Howarth Morris are recruiting a Finance Officer for a leading housing association operating in the Merseyside area. The role will be part of a friendly and supportive Finance team of 3 but part of a wider finance department. This role is a fixed term 12 month contract to cover maternity. Key

Responsibilities:
- Matching, batching and coding supplier invoices - Monitoring supplier accounts and actively communicating with approvers to ensure payments are made promptly - Reconciling batches and ensuring valid invoices are obtained before payments are released - First point of contact for Internal purchase order and invoice approval enquiries. - First point of contact for Supplier invoice and payment enquiries - Preparing cash received for banking, ensuring receipts are correctly documented. - Produce and distribute management information and reports - Assist where appropriate, other Finance & Procurement services - Assist the Finance & Procurement team in the preparation of annual financial statements Candidate Requirements: Our client wants to consider a range of applicants, however applicants must have some previous experience of Accounts Payable. Previous experience of operating in a similar profile role within the Housing sector would be beneficial but not essential. As the role involves liaising with a variety of teams, you must have strong communication skills. Strong MS Excel skills are advantageous and Open Accounts experience will be of particular interest. Howarth Morris A leading Financial, HR and Office Support Recruitment Consultancy. Our Financial Selection division is dedicated to the career management of Part Qualified and Qualified Professionals across ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, ICM, CIPP and CIPD. We are committed to providing our clients with the best candidates for their business and our candidates with the best opportunities for their career. Visit our website for more information on our unique profile and market leading service and call or email today to hear more about this and other exciting opportunities in the region.