Interim Finance Assistant

Trial Balance; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established specialist services business in Liskeard is seeking an Interim Finance Assistant for a 6-month fixed term contract. The role involves collaborating with the Financial Controller to manage daily operations, including financial reporting and accounts payable, in an energetic team environment. Ideal candidates should have 2 years of experience and AAT qualifications. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

Benefits

Excellent staff retention

Superb financial and non-financial benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar finance role.
• Part/fully AAT qualified or suitably qualified through vocational experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Controller in compiling management information.
• Manage accounts payable and various transactional responsibilities.
• Support in preparation of annual audit and VAT reporting.

Skills

IT aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

AAT qualified or vocational experience

Tools

SAGE Based platform

Job description

Interim Finance Assistant - Liskeard - £: Neg DOE

Trial Balance Consulting have been engaged by a past client, a well-established specialist services business and a true Cornish success story. The company has multiple income streams with operations in Cornwall and throughout the UK, all of which have generated a sizeable increase in sales. The business now seeks to recruit an experienced Finance Assistant to join them for a 6 month fixed term contract.

This is an interesting and broad role that will work as a small team, working closely alongside an experienced Financial Controller in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the business. Key responsibilities of the role include;

- Assist the FC in compiling management information with commentary

- Act as a key point of contact to both suppliers and key customers

- Work closely with the Financial Controller, in all aspects of managing the day-to-day financial health of the group

- Take a lead role in managing the accounts payable function

- Assume a variety of transactional responsibilities to include bank reconciliations, fixed asset and balance sheet reconciliations, invoicing and daily/weekly/monthly transactions

- Support FC/FD in preparation of annual audit

- VAT reporting

- Assist with monthly payroll processing

- Provide support to finance team during absences

For this role we seek a motivated and career driven Finance Assistant with at least two years of recently gained experience in a similar capacity. Candidates may be part/fully AAT qualified or suitably qualified through vocational experience. The company is technology focussed, currently using a SAGE Based platform, so applicants should possess good IT aptitude and problem solving skills. This is a highly visible role that works with an energetic team and liaises with colleagues throughout the business so excellent communication/interpersonal skills required.

The successful candidate will benefit from a well-supported and developing role with a company that can boast excellent staff retention and superb financial/non-financial benefits. For further details and to apply, please contact Steve Roach quoting reference SR10187 as soon as possible.