Finance Assistant

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our finance team on a temporary contract. This role will provide essential support to the finance function, assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping ensure the smooth running of financial operations during the contract period.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring accurate coding and posting to the accounting system

• Assisting with sales ledger duties, including raising invoices and allocating customer payments

• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies

• Supporting bank and account reconciliations

• Assisting with credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments where required

• Preparing payment runs for supplier invoices

• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

• Providing administrative support to the wider finance team

• Assisting with month-end processes as required

• Handling finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role preferred

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes

• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong communication skills

Qualifications

• AAT qualification (or studying towards) desirable but not essential

• Relevant finance or accounting experience will also be considered

Additional Information

This is a temporary position intended to support the finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, reliable, and able to quickly integrate into the team.