Finance Assistant

£14.42 per hour We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Finance Assistant to join a small, close-knit finance team. This role is intended to provide additional support across the function, helping to stabilise workloads and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys variety, working collaboratively, and getting involved across all areas of finance. This is a 3 month temporary contract to support our client during their busy period. Working Hours

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 1-hour lunch break
• 39 hours per week Benefits
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to gain broad, hands-on finance experience
• Exposure to multiple areas of the finance function
• Ongoing training and support The Role
You will support the Finance Director and wider team with a range of transactional finance duties, contributing to the efficient running of the department.
• Process invoices and support general finance administration
• Assist with weekly payroll (approx. 100 operatives)
• Assist with monthly payroll (approx. 60 staff)
• Input high volumes of data from paper timesheets
• Support purchase ledger activities
• Support sales ledger activities
• Provide cover during holidays and busy periods
• Handle incoming telephone calls as part of the team
• Assist with general transactional finance duties
• Act as an all-rounder across the finance function About You
  
  Strong experience in a transactional finance role
• Comfortable with payroll processes and high-volume data entry
• Experience working within a small or SME environment preferred
• Flexible and willing to support across multiple areas
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills To apply or find out more, contact