Finance Assistant - Temp-to-Perm Growth Role (Telford)

Confidential; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant on behalf of a fast-growing and ambitious business based in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a busy and collaborative finance team within a dynamic environment.

This temporary role, with the potential to become permanent for the right person, focuses on accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, month-end duties and supporting audits and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Experience with reconciliations and high-volume transaction processing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative approach.
• AAT study advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and match them to purchase orders.
• Raise and process sales invoices.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assist with payment runs and supplier payments.
• Post cash receipts and allocate customer payments.
• Bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain customer and supplier accounts.
• Support month-end processes including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare finance reports and spreadsheets as required.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant on behalf of a fast-growing and ambitious business based in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a busy and collaborative finance team within a dynamic environment.

This temporary role, with the potential to become permanent for the right person, focuses on accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, month-end duties and supporting audits and reporting.