Finance Assistant 3 Months Minimum

Office Angels; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for a fast-paced automotive business near Basildon. The role involves maintaining financial accuracy, performing bank reconciliations, and processing payments. Ideal candidates have experience in finance, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. This initial 3-month contract offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits.

Benefits

Access to discount vouchers

Eye care vouchers

Weekly pay

Pension scheme option

28 days paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts, ideally within a retail, automotive, or transactional environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Confident using Excel and finance software.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all vehicle sales and transactions are accurately matched.
• Processing customer deposits, supplier invoices, and internal transfers.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies across multiple ledgers.
• Entering high-volume data into finance systems with accuracy.
• Supporting month-end processes and collaborating with finance teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience in finance

Confident using Excel

Team player

Tools

Finance software

Excel

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant 14 per hour Near to Basildon

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Initial 3-Month Contract

Join a fast-paced, process-driven finance team within a leading automotive business near to Basildon. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on structure, accuracy, and working in a supportive environment.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy across our operations. You will be part of a long-standing team that supports the smooth running of a busy automotive business, where precision and speed are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Bank Reconciliation - ensuring all vehicle sales, service transactions, and supplier payments are accurately matched
• Posting Payments - processing customer deposits, supplier invoices, and internal transfers
• Reconciling Accounts - identifying and resolving discrepancies across multiple ledgers
• Keying Bank Transactions - entering high-volume data into finance systems with accuracy and efficiency
• Supporting month-end processes and working closely with the wider finance and operations teams

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in finance or accounts, ideally within a retail, automotive, or transactional environment
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Confident using Excel and finance software
• A team player who enjoys working in a busy, structured setting

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to (url removed)

Benefits

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we\'re always on hand to ensure you\'re being well looked after.
• Access to discount vouchers with many high street brands.
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes.
• We can search for permanent work whilst you\'re in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice.
• Weekly pay.
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions).
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual).

We are proud to say our consultants are experts in recruitment and are more than happy to discuss the benefits in more detail; please contact us for more information.

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