Temporary Finance Assistant

Matchtech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech in Fareham is seeking an immediately available Finance Assistant for a 2-month contract. You will support day-to-day finance operations, including processing invoices, reconciliations and payroll-related administration.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with Xero, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines. This temporary position offers full-time hours and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator or Accounts Assistant.
• Solid understanding of finance processes including invoicing, purchase orders and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial data.
• Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and manage accounts payable.
• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Assist with supplier payments and payment runs.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end activities.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent work

Proactive

Tools

Xero

Job description

Temporary Finance Assistant

• Location: Fareham
• Duration: 2-Month Contract (Immediate Start)
• Salary: 14 - 16 Per Hour (DOE)
• Hours: Full-time

The Opportunity

We are seeking an immediately available Finance Assistant to join our client on a temporary basis for an initial 2-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, supporting transactional activities, reconciliations, and payroll-related administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and managing the accounts payable function
• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Assisting with supplier payments and payment runs
• Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting month-end finance activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with payroll administration and related finance processesSupporting the Finance Manager with management accounting tasks as required
• Producing reports and analysing data using Excel
• Providing general finance and administrative support during a period of business growth and system change

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant or similar finance support role
• A solid understanding of finance processes, including invoicing, purchase orders, and reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• A proactive and hands-on approach