Expenses Assistant

North East
£18000 - £200
21 Jan 2021
04 Feb 2021
Full Time
  • Review of all expense claims in the Proactis expenses system in a timely manner, ensuring all reimbursements are in line with the Expenses Policy and necessary approval obtained.
  • Ensuring VAT applied is correct and adequate back up in place.
  • Dealing with queries arising in relation to expense claims in a timely manner.
  • Setting up and maintaining users with access to claim expenses.
  • Exception reporting on expense and petty cash spend.
  • Reconciliation and processing of weekly expenses BACs payments.
  • Posting of accounting journals into our accounting package Sun Systems.
  • Issuing monthly purchasing card statements and ensure claims are submitted in a timely manner.
  • Reconciliation of company purchasing cards.
  • Monthly purchasing card accrual.
  • Documenting and updating Local Working Instructions for all processes.
  • Weekly reconciliation of petty cash spend.
  • On occasion you may be asked to perform additional duties or duties unrelated to your role after appropriate training has been given.
  • You have a duty to safeguard your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, customers and visitors. You also have a duty to co-operate with management to enable it to comply with its health and safety duties.

Person Specification

  • Previous experience of working with Expense claims is essential
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Working knowledge of Input VAT and when appropriate to reclaim
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexible and the ability to work in pressurised situations and deliver to agreed timescales
  • Commitment to high quality and excellent customer service
  • Numerate and analytical with excellent attention to detail
  • Positive attitude
  • Highly organised, self-motivated who is proactive in their approach