Finance Assistant

Adecco; North Weston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for a temporary position in Portishead. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and have a keen attention to detail. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring financial integrity, and supporting financial management activities.

Benefits

Disability confident employer

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Support Services environment delivering high-quality services.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable following financial procedures.
• Assist in maintaining financial control and provide advice to HR and finance teams.
• Conduct quality assurance on data and address discrepancies.

Skills

Customer-focused services

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSE passes including Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Job Advertisement: Finance Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Portishead

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: 13.53

Are you an enthusiastic finance professional looking to make a difference in public services? Join our client's team at Avon and Somerset Police as a Finance Assistant! We are searching for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable following our financial procedures.
• Assist in maintaining robust financial control and provide valuable advice to HR and finance teams.
• Attend important meetings, such as the VRM panel, to offer background insights when needed.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance on data, carrying out research to clarify changes.
• Maintain the integrity of organisational structure data in our computerised systems.
• Develop strong working relationships with managers, HR, and Finance colleagues, keeping updated on proposed changes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the creation of new organisational units and address inquiries effectively.
• Monitor police establishments for accurate recording and highlight discrepancies as needed.
• Support various accounting and establishment activities to aid in financial management.

What We're Looking For

• A good standard of general education with at least 5 GCSE passes, including Maths and English, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a Support Services environment, delivering high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workloads, and work independently.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Reasonable adjustments will be made to support disabled applicants in line with the Equality Act.

Security vetting will be conducted in accordance with the National Vetting Policy.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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