Temp Finance Assistant — Xero & Excel Focus (6 Months)

Office Angels; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to support the finance team in Watford on a 6-month temporary basis. You will work with Xero and Excel to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, assist with invoices and reconciliations, and help produce timely financial reports.

You will contribute to budgeting, data collection, and management information for decision-making, ensuring accuracy and robust financial controls across the period.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience using XERO.
• Worked within a finance-based role.
• Must have strong Excel skills.
• Proactive with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reports and conducting variance analysis to track organisational performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by effectively gathering and organising relevant data.
• Help maintain accurate financial records, including processing invoices and performing reconciliations.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness, ensuring the integrity of financial information.
• Support the preparation of management information and reports to aid decision-making processes.
• Assist with updating financial systems, including Xero, while maintaining and organising financial trackers.
• Aid in the intercompany recharge process, collaborating with teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Work closely with colleagues to understand key financial processes and outputs, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Provide administrative support to the Business and Finance Manager as required, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Escalate any discrepancies or issues to senior team members promptly for resolution.
• Help improve reporting processes and financial controls as the primary source of information.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Finance experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Office Angels is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to support the finance team in Watford on a 6-month temporary basis. You will work with Xero and Excel to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, assist with invoices and reconciliations, and help produce timely financial reports.

You will contribute to budgeting, data collection, and management information for decision-making, ensuring accuracy and robust financial controls across the period.