Finance Data Assistant

SF Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Finance Data Assistant to support a busy finance team with data improvement projects. The successful candidate will perform data cleansing in Excel, confirm supplier details, and maintain accurate data records. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for this full-time role. The position offers a salary of £26,000 per annum with a hybrid working model, starting in January. This is an excellent opportunity in a structured finance environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance, accounts, or data-focused roles.
• Experience in Accounts Payable or shared services environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Cleansing data in Excel ensuring accuracy of supplier information.
• Contacting suppliers to verify key details.
• Maintaining data within Excel-based systems.
• Resolving duplicate supplier records.
• Supporting finance team with reliable data.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Data management skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT part-qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Finance Data Assistant - Finance - Temporary

Location: Nottingham, NG4 (Hybrid - Tues/Weds in office)

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week Full-time

Start Date: January

We're currently recruiting for a Finance Data Assistant to join a busy finance team on a key data improvement project. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Excel skills and experience working with supplier or finance data who enjoys working with detail and accuracy.

This role will play a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of supplier information, supporting wider finance operations and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out data cleansing within Excel, ensuring supplier information is accurate and up to date
• Contacting suppliers directly to confirm and verify key details
• Inputting and maintaining data accurately within Excel-based systems
• Identifying and resolving duplicate supplier records
• Supporting the wider finance team with high-quality, reliable data
• Contributing to ongoing process improvement and compliance standards
• Assisting with reporting and data requests as required

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a finance, accounts, or data-focused role
• Strong Excel and data management skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator, comfortable contacting suppliers by phone/email
• Able to work independently while collaborating within a wider team
• Ideally AAT part-qualified or equivalent experience
• Experience in Accounts Payable or a shared services environment is an advantage

The role

• £26,000 per annum
• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the Nottingham office)
• Ongoing position to start in January
• Opportunity to gain exposure within a large, structured finance environment
• Supportive team and valuable project experience within data and finance