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Finance Assistant Salary: £26,000–£29,000 Reading We’re working with a well-respected client just west of Reading who are looking to welcome a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their friendly Finance team. This role will primarily focus on Accounts Payable and will receive training to produce insurance reports, whilst also supporting the wider finance function. You will also have the opportunity to support the Assistant Management Accountant and assist the Payments Team with reviewing and processing claims, taking on a varied, hands-on role that offers plenty of opportunity to develop your finance skills, and progress within the team. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable (Primary focus): Process supplier invoices accurately and on timeMatch, batch, and code invoicesManage supplier queries and reconcile statementsEnsure all approval processes are followed Underwriting & Reporting support: Produce and maintain insurance underwriting reports with the UnderwriterAssist with data extraction, analysis, and importationSupport month-end reporting, particularly claimsEnsure accuracy and integrity of financial and underwriting data Data Cleansing & System Maintenance: Review and cleanse finance and underwriting dataIdentify discrepancies and resolve inconsistenciesSupport ongoing system improvements and data accuracy initiatives Assistant Management Accountant support: Support reconciliationsAssist with month-end close processesProvide cover during busy reporting periods Payments & Claims Support: Assist the Payments Team with claims reviewReview claim documentation prior to paymentSupport accurate and timely claim payments<l