Interim Finance Assistant

Trial Balance; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting is recruiting an experienced Finance Assistant for a six-month fixed-term contract in Liskeard. You will join a small team and work closely with the Financial Controller across daily financial tasks, including supplier and customer liaison, VAT reporting and payroll support.

The role requires at least two years in a similar capacity, with a preference for candidates holding AAT qualifications or equivalent vocational experience and strong IT skills on a SAGE-based

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar finance role.
• AAT qualification or equivalent vocational experience.
• Familiar with SAGE-based platforms and strong IT aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Controller with day-to-day financial operations.
• Serve as main contact for suppliers and key customers.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations; process invoicing.
• Contribute to VAT reporting and monthly payroll processing.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and general finance duties as needed.
• Provide cover for finance team during absences.

Skills

IT aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

SAGE

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.