Finance Assistant

Sellick Partnership; North Devon; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Finance Assistant for a temporary assignment in Exeter. Hybrid, full-time with 2 days on site per week. Rate is £14.17 per hour plus holiday (£15.88). The role supports income/expenditure, invoicing, purchase ledger and reconciliations in a regulated public-sector environment.

The position suits someone available at short notice with strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and good communication. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and financial administration processes.
• Experience in a complex, regulated environment is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise and maintain accuracy under deadlines.
• Strong customer care and communication skills.
• Good teamwork and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support income and expenditure activities.
• Process invoices accurately and timely.
• Handle purchase ledger activities.
• Respond to financial queries from stakeholders.
• Support payment runs, supplier records, and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Invoice processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Customer communication

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Temporary Finance Assistant

Duration: ASAP until the end of December - strong likelihood of extension

Rate: £14.17 per hour + holiday (£15.88)

Location: Exeter - hybrid

Working arrangements: Full-time - 2 days per week on site

Overview of the Finance Assistant role:

Sellick Partnership is working with a Housing Association who are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team temporarily. The role would suit someone who is available at short notice, and has experience working in a complex, regulated finance environment, ideally public sector.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Assistant:

• Supporting both income and expenditure activities
• Heavy focus on accurate and timely invoice processing
• Purchase ledger activity
• Handling financial queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting payment runs, maintaining supplier records, and assisting with reconciliations

Required experience for the Finance Assistant role:

• Good knowledge of accounting and financial administration processes
• Experience within the public sector is desirable
• Ability to determine priorities with good attention to detail
• Good level of customer care and communication skills
• Ability to contribute to a team environment
• Excellent organisational skills
• Competent MS Office user (Excel)

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working

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