Finance Assistant - Temporary

Michael Page Finance; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a Finance Assistant in Guildford to support day-to-day financial tasks within the retail sector. This temporary role focuses on processing invoices, payments, and maintaining orderly records to keep the finance department running smoothly.

You will help with month-end tasks, VAT compliance, and respond to queries from internal teams and suppliers, leveraging Excel and finance software.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Data accuracy

Communication

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

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• 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.