West Fraser

Finance Assistant (12 Month FTC)

West Fraser  •  Stirling, GB (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

Finance Assistant (12 month FTC)

Location: Cowie, Stirling
Contract: Temporary

About the role

The Finance Assistant will support the effective day-to-day operations of the finance function, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and supplier records, while providing administrative support across the wider finance team.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Transaction Processing

  • Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Upload, code and manage invoices received via email
  • Post bank payments and direct debits
  • Process employee expenses in line with company policy
  • Carry out invoice matching, coding, and pending/unpending activities

Supplier & Query Management

  • Act as a first point of contact for supplier queries, responding promptly and professionally
  • Review and reconcile supplier statements
  • Set up and maintain supplier accounts, including vendor forms and supporting documentation
  • Monitor and resolve remittance queries, including bounced emails

Payments & Cash Handling

  • Support weekly payment runs, including manual and foreign currency payments
  • Post and reconcile payment batches
  • Investigate and resolve unallocated cash items

Reconciliations & Controls

  • Reconcile invoice records to internal systems (e.g. pended lists and document storage systems)
  • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
  • Support audit activity, including preparation of documentation (e.g. HMRC audits)

Administrative & Team Support

  • Manage incoming post, including opening, sorting and scanning invoices
  • Provide administrative support across the finance function as required
  • Assist with monthly finance tasks, including journals, adjustments and credit balance reviews

Skills Knowledge and Experience

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Proactive and willing to learn
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team player with a flexible approach
  • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Health, safety and flexibility

The role is based on a manufacturing site and requires compliance with site safety rules and the wearing of appropriate PPE (training provided). Some flexibility may be required to meet business needs.

West Fraser

About West Fraser

With more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips and other residuals, while promoting sustainable practices across its operations. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers and tissue.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Quesnel, CA
Year Founded
1955
Website
westfraser.com
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