Finance Assistant: 6‑Month FTC & 25 Days Holiday

Acorn by Synergie; Northam; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is looking for a Finance Assistant in Bideford to support daily finance operations. This full-time position offers a 6-month fixed-term contract and involves processing payments, preparing management accounts, and assisting with audits. Candidates should have strong IT skills, particularly in accounting software, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Offered benefits include generous paid holidays and various staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Paid volunteering day

Friends and family discount

Life assurance

Access to social clubs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy finance or management accounts department.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payment runs with accurate deductions.
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts and reconciliations.
• Facilitate year-end audit preparation by compiling required information.

Skills

Experience in finance or management accounts

Excellent IT skills

Strong numeracy skills

Adaptable and quick to learn

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused attitude

Experience with balance sheet reconciliations

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Accounting packages

Job description

A recruiting firm is looking for a Finance Assistant in Bideford to support daily finance operations. This full-time position offers a 6-month fixed-term contract and involves processing payments, preparing management accounts, and assisting with audits. Candidates should have strong IT skills, particularly in accounting software, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Offered benefits include generous paid holidays and various staff discounts.