Data Cleansing Assistant

  • Reed
  • Slough, Berkshire
  • 15/10/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Data Cleansing Assistant

  • Hourly Rate: £12.29 - £13.12 PAYE
  • Location: Slough, SL6
  • Job Type: Temporary (Immediate start until at least January)

We are seeking a Data Cleansing Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis to assist the Exchequer Services Manager with a critical data cleansing project. This role is essential in preparing AP/AR/GL master data files for the upcoming Unit4 Cloud migration project. The position is office-based and requires an immediate start.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Check master data records in the Accounts Payable module of the financial system to eliminate duplicate records, ensure accuracy, close and archive inactive records, and update missing supplier details such as email addresses and finance contact information.
  • Perform similar checks and updates in the Accounts Receivable module, focusing on customer data accuracy and completeness.
  • Review and manage data in the General Ledger, including archiving obsolete codes and data that have not been used for several years.
  • Ensure all data cleansing activities maintain high data accuracy, uphold data security, and comply with internal policies and procedures.
  • Provide professional customer service during all interactions with suppliers, customers, residents, businesses/partners, and colleagues, whether through email, face-to-face, or telephone/Teams calls.
  • Contribute to a positive team culture and effective collaboration among finance colleagues and other business areas.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience in data management or a similar role, preferably within a financial setting.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
  • Excellent customer service and professional communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with financial systems, particularly in data handling and cleansing processes.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a significant project within a local authority setting.
  • Experience in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

To apply for this Data Cleansing Assistant position, please submit your CV