You will work with colleagues to improve systems and processes to strengthen financial awareness and improve efficiency. You will provide an efficient and accurate finance service to all internal and external customers in line with policies and procedures.Duties and ResponsibilitiesReview the weekly supplier and sundry payment runs ensuring accuracyMaintain all supplier records including setting up of new suppliers once approved by budget holders and the Finance Manager and conduct regular review of credit reportsAssist in month end closedown, reviewing and posting journals prepared by the Purchase and Sales Ledger ClerkPrepare first draft management accounts, reviewing nominal codes and preparing additional accruals as needed, investigating variances of actual spend against budgetReview the Purchase Order system to ensure procedures and adhered toPrepare balance sheet reconciliationsSupport the Finance Manager with ad hoc process reviews to ensure efficient and effective working practices and recording of dataRegular review and reporting of service charge and reserve fund expenditure to budget, investigating variances and ensure information is current, complete, timely and accurateOverview of bank reconciliation and reporting of month end closeWeekly cash flow and support the Finance Manager with providing actual figures/forecastsMonthly review of VAT allocations and preparation of quarterly VAT returns for reviewMonitor contracts database and ensure relevant information is ..... full job details .....