Finance Assistant (temp)

Confidential; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a Finance Assistant for a temporary contract to support the transactional finance team. You will process supplier invoices, assist with purchase ledgers, and help with payment runs, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a busy environment.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent organisational abilities. Immediate availability and the ability to commute to Exeter are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transactional finance or finance administration role.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting purchase ledger activities and maintaining supplier records.
• Assisting with payment runs and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Supporting reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders regarding financial queries.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Immediate availability

Job description

Finance Assistant (Temporary Contract)

We're working with a well-established organisation that is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in transactional finance who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely financial processing. Supporting both income and expenditure activities, you'll play a key role in maintaining efficient finance operations while providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting purchase ledger activities and maintaining supplier records.
• Assisting with payment runs and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Supporting reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders regarding financial queries.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience working in a transactional finance or finance administration role.
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Immediate availability
• Ability to reliably commute to and from Exeter