Finance Assistant - Temporary

Confidential; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Guildford is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day accounting operations in a temporary role. You will process invoices, reconcile statements, assist with month-end tasks, and maintain orderly financial records.

The role requires basic accounting knowledge, proficiency in Excel, attention to detail, and good communication with internal teams and suppliers. Salary up to £30,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration or a similar role.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor transactions for accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting tasks.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Assist with VAT returns and compliance documentation.
• Respond to financial queries from internal teams and suppliers.
• Prepare financial data for review by senior staff.
• Contribute to improving financial processes and systems.

Skills

Financial administration

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

As a Finance Assistant in the retail industry based in Guildford, you'll handle day-to-day financial tasks to support the smooth running of the accounting and finance department. This temporary role will see you working on a variety of tasks, ensuring the financial operations remain accurate and efficient.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a company in the retail industry located in Guildford.

Description

• Process invoices and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor transactions for accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting tasks.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Assist with VAT returns and compliance documentation.
• Respond to financial queries from internal teams and suppliers.
• Prepare financial data for review by senior staff.
• Contribute to improving financial processes and systems.

Profile

• Experience in financial administration or a similar role.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with numbers and handling data accurately.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with colleagues and suppliers.

Job Offer

A salary of up to £30,000.