Finance Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Malton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment specialist is seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant in Malton, England. This position requires previous transactional finance experience, where you will perform tasks like processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and supporting month-end procedures. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel and accounting software. The role is full time and involves working closely with the finance team. Salary is up to £35,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive working environment

Close collaboration with the finance team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transactional finance role.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices and making payments.
• Raising sales ledger invoices and chasing for payments.
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting month-end procedures.

Skills

Transactional finance experience

Knowledge of Excel and accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Temporary Finance Assistant to support a finance team in Malton, North Yorkshire. This role is ideal for someone with previous transactional finance experience, (sales ledger, purchase ledger or both) who is available at short notice and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller you will be responsible for supporting the team with a range of transactional finance duties including.

• Processing purchase ledger invoices, handling queries and making payments.
• Raising sales ledger invoices and chasing for outstanding payments.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Data entry and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting month-end procedures.
• Handling finance-related queries from internal teams and external customers.
• General administrative support to the finance department.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a transactional finance role.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £35,000 dependant one experience.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Working closely with the FC.
• 5 days on site – full time.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.