Interim Finance Assistant

Michael Page; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Finance Assistant in Birmingham to support day-to-day accounting tasks in a professional services environment. You will process invoices, maintain financial records and contribute to accurate reporting to keep the department running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include month-end support, accounts payable/receivable, data entry, and responding to queries while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance tasks.
• Proficiency with financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload.
• Proactive and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and ensure accurate data entry into financial systems.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable tasks efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Respond to internal and external queries about financial data.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Support ad-hoc accounting and finance projects as required.

Skills

Accounting tasks

Excel proficiency

Financial software

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As an Interim Finance Assistant in Birmingham within the professional services industry, you'll focus on supporting the day-to-day accounting tasks that keep the department running smoothly. From processing invoices to managing financial records, you'll play a key role in ensuring everything adds up correctly.

Client Details

A professional services company based in Birmingham.

Description

• Process invoices and ensure accurate data entry into financial systems.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable tasks efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Respond to internal and external queries about financial data.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Support ad-hoc accounting and finance projects as required.

Profile

A successful Interim Finance Assistant should have:

• Experience in accounting or finance tasks within a professional setting.
• Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively.
• A proactive and team-oriented approach to work.

Job Offer

• An hourly pay rate of £15.00-£20.00, dependent on the level of experience.
• A temporary position based in Birmingham.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best