Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Power and Infrastructure Resourcing Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and finance firm is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant for office-based maternity cover in Doncaster. Responsibilities include processing timesheets, maintaining financial records, and assisting with administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Excel. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Valuable experience in finance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll or finance assistant role.
• Confident working with numbers and financial data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process weekly timesheets.
• Submit staff hours to the payroll provider weekly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and data entry.
• Manage contingent staff and contractor records.
• Assist Accounts Manager with administrative and reporting tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location: Office-based, Doncaster
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover (approx. 12 months)
Salary: Competitive (above National Minimum Wage)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Power & Infrastructure Resourcing Ltd is seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Doncaster‑based team on a fixed‑term maternity cover contract. This role plays a key part in supporting the finance function, with responsibility for processing timesheets from a bespoke system, preparing purchase orders and invoices, and providing financial administration support for our growing rail and infrastructure workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of weekly timesheets
• Submitting staff hours to the payroll provider on a weekly basis
• Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry
• Managing contingent staff and contractor records
• Maintaining multiple Excel spreadsheets for the Finance Department
• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and expenses
• Assisting the Accounts Manager with ad‑hoc administrative and reporting tasks
• Providing customer service support, responding to queries related to pay, billing and financial processes with clear and professional communication

About You

• Previous experience in a payroll or finance assistant role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail (essential for this role)
• Confident working with numbers and financial data
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs essential)
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet weekly deadlines
• A positive, professional team player

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy and established recruitment and finance team