Finance Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Bi-weekly Pay

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Taunton is recruiting a Finance Assistant for a 3-month temporary contract. The role focuses on transactional finance, purchase orders, invoice processing, and financial administration within the Children's Services budget area.

The ideal candidate will have experience in local government finance, strong numeracy, and IT skills. The role is hybrid, with office presence required at least one day per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance, accounts, or financial administration roles.
• Proficiency in processing purchase orders and invoices.
• Competence in maintaining financial records and systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Proficient IT skills with finance or data systems.
• Attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee purchase orders.
• Handle invoice processing and supplier inquiries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist in budget monitoring and financial reporting tasks.
• Serve as contact for Children's Services finance questions.
• Aid budget holders in navigating financial systems.
• Ensure adherence to Financial Regulations and policies.
• Analyze and extract financial data for reporting.
• Support business partners with financial information.

Skills

Financial administration

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 2/3

Tools

Procurement systems

Finance software

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 13/08/2026

Job Information

City Taunton

Province Somerset

Postal Code TA1

Job Description

Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Rate: £17.24 per hour

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Minimum 1 Day per Week in the Office)

Summary

Somerset Council's Finance & Procurement Directorate is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant for a temporary three-month position. This role is ideal for finance professionals with a background in transactional finance, purchase orders, invoice management, and financial administration. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting Children's Services by ensuring precise financial processing, addressing queries, maintaining records, and aiding in budget monitoring efforts.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee purchase orders.
• Handle invoice processing and address supplier inquiries.
• Keep accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist in budget monitoring and financial reporting tasks.
• Serve as a primary contact for finance-related questions from Children's Services.
• Aid budget holders in navigating financial management systems.
• Ensure adherence to Financial Regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze and extract financial data from management systems.
• Provide financial information and reporting support to Business Partners.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and various finance projects.
• Foster positive relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in finance, accounts, or financial administration roles.
• Proficiency in processing purchase orders and invoices.
• Competence in maintaining financial records and systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly with finance or data systems.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Capability to organize workloads and adhere to deadlines.
• Solid educational background, including proficiency in Maths and English.
• Experience in Local Government or the Public Sector.
• Familiarity with local authority financial procedures and regulations.
• Experience in supporting budget monitoring and financial analysis.
• Understanding of Children's Services funding or placement processes.
• AAT Level 2/3 qualification or willingness to pursue it.
• Experience with procurement and supplier management processes.

What's on Offer?

• £17.24 per hour
• 3 Month Contract
• Hybrid Working
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to join a supportive Finance & Procurement team.
• A diverse role combining transactional finance, financial administration, and reporting.
• Excellent opportunity for Finance Assistants, Accounts Assistants, Finance Administrators, Purchase Ledger Clerks, or Finance Officers.

This position is well-suited for individuals with experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Finance Officer, Financial Support Officer, or Accounting Technician.