43 finance assistant jobs found

Our client is a small charitable organisation with a varied portfolio of activities, including the operation of a residential care service, the management of residential and commercial properties, and the oversight of an investment portfolio. The finance function is delivered by a small team of two, comprising the Finance Manager and a Finance Assistant. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across all aspects of the finance function. Purpose of the Role To provide temporary cover for the Finance Assistant during a period of absence, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance department and supporting the timely production of accurate financial information. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, manage a varied workload and become effective in the role quickly. Key Responsibilities Processing purchase ledger invoices, supplier payments and statement reconciliations. Maintaining the sales ledger,...

Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant (Part-Time - 3 Days per Week) We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to join small team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This is an excellent opportunity for an organised finance professional who enjoys working in a varied role and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records while supporting the day-to-day finance function. Flexible working options are available. Key Responsibilities for the Finance Assistant position Process and post purchase invoices accurately. Raise sales invoices and assist with credit control. Reconcile bank accounts and supplier statements. Prepare supplier payment runs. Support month-end processes and maintain accurate financial records. Assist with VAT returns and general finance administration. Respond to supplier and customer finance queries. About You Previous bookkeeping or finance assistant experience. Strong invoice processing and accounts payable...

Your new company A well‑established and growing organisation in the care sector is looking for a Finance Assistant to support their finance team on a temporary basis for 3-4 months, with strong potential for a permanent contract. This is a full‑time, office‑based role, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured financial work, can step in confidently, and wants to be part of a supportive, fast‑growing business. Your new role Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable- Processing invoices, matching purchase orders, and resolving supplier queries. Accounts Receivable- Managing customer invoicing, recording payments, and maintaining the aged debt ledger. Bank Reconciliation- Completing regular reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accurate financial records. Data Entry & Record Keeping- Maintaining accurate financial data and supporting the preparation of reports and...

Temporary Finance Specialist - Procure to Pay function (Council Tax Focus)Location: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) Contract: ASAP start - 31st August 2026 (with potential extension) Benefits: Free on-site parking, hourly pay up to £17.00 We are seeking an experienced Finance Specialist to join a busy P2P team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with council tax experience to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced finance function. The RoleWorking within the P2P team, you will take ownership of finance activities relating to council tax, supporting the accurate processing, reconciliation, and management of related costs and liabilities. This role would suit someone with hands-on experience in council tax processes, either within a property, housing, or real estate environment or from a local authority setting. Key Responsibilities Processing and managing council tax-related invoices and payments Reconciling council tax accounts and...

Your new company Hays are working exclusively with a well-established and growing organisation within the manufacturing and distribution sector, based in Taunton. The business has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation within its specialist market and continues to expand, creating the need for additional support within the finance team. Your new roleIn your new role as Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. This is a hands-on position within a busy and fast-paced environment, offering exposure to a broad range of finance activities. Key responsibilities will include: Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions Supporting bank reconciliations and cash allocation Assisting with month-end processes Managing supplier invoices and resolving queries Supporting credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments Maintaining accurate financial records Assisting the wider finance...

SF Partners are pleased to be working with an exciting client based in South Derbyshire who are looking to bring on board a Trainee Finance Assistant on an initial 6 months contract. Role Overview To support the Finance Team in delivering accurate and timely financial processes. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to all aspects of finance, ideal for someone starting a career in accountancy. Role Responsibilities Post and review cash receipts, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Process purchase invoices, match to orders, and prepare for payment runs. Assist with nominal ledger analysis and reconciliations. Support the billing process for fees and other charges. Assist with credit control, including chasing outstanding payments and maintaining records. Provide general support across finance functions including: Sales ledger, Purchase ledger, Management accounts preparation and Year-end audit preparation and support Person Specification Essential: Strong numeracy and...

Title: Finance Assistant (12-Month FTC) Location: Watford (Hybrid - 2 days WFH) Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 + bonus 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Our client, a well-established transportation and logistics group based in Watford, is looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their experience within a fast-paced, operational business. Responsibilities: * Support the month-end process, including journals, accruals and prepayments * Assist with management accounts preparation and balance sheet reconciliations * Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity * Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting * Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities when required * Liaise with operational teams to resolve finance queries * Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the wider finance team...

Title: Finance Assistant (12-Month FTC) Location: Watford (Hybrid - 2 days WFH) Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 + bonus 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Our client, a well-established transportation and logistics group based in Watford, is looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their experience within a fast-paced, operational business. Responsibilities: * Support the month-end process, including journals, accruals and prepayments * Assist with management accounts preparation and balance sheet reconciliations * Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity * Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting * Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities when required * Liaise with operational teams to resolve finance queries * Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the wider finance team...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant / Administrator to join a well-established and growing business based in Brighouse. This is a varied, hands-on role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, supporting a busy finance function within a fast-paced commercial environment. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process • Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution • Processing payment runs and maintaining supplier records • Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments • Supporting month-end and audit preparation • Monitoring VAT, imports, and related financial processes • Assisting with finance systems improvements and process documentation • Supporting wider finance administration as required We are looking for candidates with: • Strong Accounts Payable experience • Excellent reconciliation and journal posting skills • Good Excel and finance systems knowledge • Strong attention to detail and...

Temporary Purchase Ledger 📍 Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) ⏰ Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm 📅 Up to 3-Month Duration (with potential to extend) 💷 £14.50 - £15 per hour 🚀 Immediate Start Available Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger to join their finance team on a short-term basis. This role is ideal for someone with previous accounts or finance administration experience who enjoys working with high volumes of data, has strong reconciliation skills, and is confident using Excel. Key Responsibilities Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently into the accounting system. Managing purchase ledger activities and maintaining supplier accounts. Performing daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly reconciliations. Investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Reconciling high-volume fuel supplier invoices and matching transactions against system records. Daily reconciliation of multiple bank...

Interim Accountant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Chelmsford, Hybrid Business based in Chelmsford are looking for a Management Accountant to join them on a fixed term contract. Initially this will be for a period of six months with possible extension to a full twelve months. Reporting to the Financial Controller you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and efficient month-end processes. This is a varied role that will involve assisting with management accounts, month-end activities, payment approvals, journals, quarterly returns, income reconciliations, debt management and year-end audit support. You'll also provide oversight and guidance to the Finance Assistant and help drive efficiency across the finance function. About You Qualified Accountant Strong month-end and financial accounting experience Advanced Excel skills are essential Experience with Sage would be advantageous...

Temporary Bookkeeper Location: Loughborough (5 Days On-Site) Rate: £17.00 per hour Contract: Temporary Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working with a well-established business in Loughborough to recruit a Temporary Bookkeeper on an immediate start basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied, hands-on role supporting all aspects of the finance function. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping activities, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained while supporting credit control, accounts administration and month-end processes. Key Responsibilities Managing the sales and purchase ledgers Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs Raising sales invoices and allocating customer receipts Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations Chasing outstanding customer payments via telephone and email Managing the credit control...

Accounts Payable Clerk £18 - £20 p/h PAYE Brighton - 6 month contract Our client, a prominent organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team on a 6-month contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience in accounts payable or finance assistance to contribute to a dynamic and vital industry. Key Responsibilities: Handling a high volume of invoice processing with accuracy and efficiency Reconciling invoices and resolving any discrepancies or issues Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring proper documentation Conducting finance-related administrative tasks as required Collaborating with other finance team members to ensure seamless operations Liaising with vendors and suppliers to address queries and discrepancies Adhering to company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements Job Requirements: Experience in accounts payable or finance assistance Strong...

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for your next temporary opportunity with an immediate start? Our client, a well-established and growing organisation based in Bolton, is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy central finance team on a temporary basis for approximately 4-6 months. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and is looking to make an immediate impact within a busy finance function. What will you be doing as a Purchase Ledger Clerk? Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies Handling supplier queries via telephone and email Assisting with payment runs Managing the finance inbox and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly Maintaining accurate financial records and meeting key deadlines Supporting the wider finance team during busy periods Working...

Finance Assistant – Temporary to Permanent (Office Based) Leicester £28,000-£33,000 Are you an experienced finance professional with strong sales invoicing and credit control experience? We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a growing business based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company that is transitioning from a small family-run business into a more structured organisation. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role will take the lead on sales invoicing and support complex credit control activities within a small and supportive finance team. Initially offered on a temporary basis, there is genuine long-term potential for the right candidate. The Role This is a hands-on finance role with a strong focus on sales invoicing and credit control. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex invoicing processes while helping improve finance procedures as the business continues to grow. Key...

Join a well-established Housing Association in a rewarding Management Accountant – Revenue role, where you'll play a key part in supporting the financial performance of essential frontline services. This short term contract opportunity offers the chance to partner with Property Care, Neighbourhood Management, Customer Experience and Corporate Support teams, providing financial insight that helps drive informed decision-making and excellent service delivery. You'll act as the Finance Lead for your business areas, taking ownership of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, while building strong relationships with operational managers and supporting the development of a Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in a varied and commercially focused finance role. We'd love to hear from anyone with a background as a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Assistant...

We are currently supporting the appointment of an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well-established organisation on a 9-month tempoary basis. This is a hybrid opportunity based in central Cambridge, with an initial period of fully office-based working before transitioning to a more flexible arrangement. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable function with the following duties: • Processing a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently • Performing purchase order (PO) matching and resolving discrepancies • Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations • Processing employee expenses in line with company policy • Managing a shared finance mailbox and responding to queries • Handling transactions across multiple currencies As the successful applicant, you will have prior experience in an Accounts Payable or equivalent role, ideally within a public sector environment. You will demonstrate strong attention to detail, be...

RM Recruit are proud to be working with a Birmingham based not-for-profit organisation who are actively seeking a confident, Finance Officer on a full-time, six-month contract basis. Our client can offer a hybrid working arrangement with the office presence being three days per week and two days working from home, with the exception of the first few weeks being office based to provide sufficient training. The ideal candidate will be immediately available or available on short notice. Responsibilities include: * Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies. * Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments. * Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, allocating receipts and monitoring outstanding balances. * Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any invoice queries. * Prepare payment runs in accordance with company procedures. * Maintain accurate financial records and...

Morgan McKinley is looking for an Accounts Payable - Purchase Ledger Assistant to work for a company based in the Brighton, East Sussex area. The Accounts Payable support role will be part of the finance team, helping out with finance admin, invoice processing, checking payments against invoices etc. This is a temporary Duration: up to 4 weeks temp initially with a view to being extended Pay rate: £14-15 per hour + hols Location: Hybrid working - Brighton Accounts Payable Assistant duties: Uploading supplier invoices Checking the cost allocations Processing AP invoices, credit notes and other documents Handle queries and any other finance admin support to the teamSkills and experience: Experience of working in a similar finance support, Accounts Payable type role Good communication skills both verbally and written IT skills including Excel

Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary) Are you a graduate in business or finance looking to kick-start your career in a dynamic environment? Our client, a leading organisation in the accounts sector, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a temporary contract based in Speke. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to the success of an international company. Position: Accounts Payable Specialist Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £13.85 Contract Length: 4 months Start Date: 24th November 2025 End Date: 24th March 2026 Working Pattern: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, 8am - 5pm) Location: Speke Key Responsibilities: Run ageing reports and review accounts payable balances to ensure accuracy. Process invoices efficiently and accurately. Resolve non-payment issues with customers and maintain positive relationships. Liaise with collection agencies to address payment escalations. Collaborate with the sales team to manage payment issues and...