Venture Recruitment Partners is working exclusively with a local engineering business in its search for a Finance and Admin Assistant on a short term contract basis. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role or be studying/qualified in AAT. This role offers flexibility in start time and potential for a hybrid down the line. Other benefits include 25 days holiday + bank holidays and being part of a friendly finance team renowned for regular career development opportunities. This job will liaise closely with the CFO and key responsibilities will include: Full responsibility for the accounts payable process validating invoices and correctly posting in Xero, obtaining budget holder invoice approval, reconciling supplier statements, setting up payment runs, responding promptly to internal and external queriesResponsibility for the accounts receivable process generating and seeking approval for customer invoices, first line credit control (chasing customer payments)Assist with facilities management (e.g. coordinate with the contractor for cleaning/waste removal, security, ordering provisions, equipment, stationary etc.)Assist the team when there are visitors to the office (e.g. room set up, coordinating catering)Executive support including travel booking for the senior management, sales team and field engineersAnswer the main telephone, and provide administrative support to the team as requiredWorking with the supply chain team to ensure that stock ..... full job details .....