Finance Assistant - Temporary

Office Angels; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Annual Leave (up to 28 days)

On-site Parking

Dedicated Consultant

LinkedIn Learning access

Well-being platforms

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting a Finance Assistant (Temporary) to join a Wimborne school finance team. You will process a high volume of purchase ledger invoices, manage approvals, and keep financial records accurate while supporting the broader team during an initial 2-4 week assignment.

The role requires prior Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience, proficiency with Intact or Sage 200, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience
• Experience using Intact or Sage 200 software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase ledger invoices
• Managing invoice approvals and declines
• Updating and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative finance tasks
• Assisting in clearing the existing invoice backlog

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent/team work

Tools

Intact

Sage 200

Job description

Finance Assistant (Temporary)

Wimborne £14.93 per hour 37.5 hours per week Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant with Purchase Ledger experience? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a school in Wimborne for a temporary Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team for an initial 2-4 week assignment.

This role has arisen due to a backlog of invoices following the implementation of a new finance system, and they are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide immediate support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing a high volume of purchase ledger invoices
• Managing invoice approvals and declines
• Updating and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative finance tasks
• Assisting in clearing the existing invoice backlog

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience
• Experience using Intact or Sage 200 software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer?

• £14.93 per hour
• Immediate start available
• 37.5-hour working week (8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday)
• One-hour lunch break
• Complimentary lunch during term time
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive team environment

If you are available immediately and have the relevant finance experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that, as this role is based within a school environment, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and complete safeguarding compliance checks prior to starting.

Benefits of becoming an Office Angels Temp:

• Weekly Pay
• Up to 28 days annual leave
• Dedicated consultant to support your job search
• First opportunity to see permanent positions
• Access to free eyecare vouchers
• Temp of the Month awards
• Access to Boost, for online discounts
• Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
• Discount schemes
• Access to Well-being platforms
• FREE access to online LinkedIn Learning courses.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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