Temporary Finance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Paignton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant to join their busy accounting team in Paignton. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a respected not-for-profit organization, where you will handle accounts payable, manage petty cash, and assist with month-end procedures. The position is full-time, but flexible working hours are welcomed. You will be part of a friendly team, supported by an experienced Financial Controller, and your contributions will be vital in ensuring smooth financial operations. If you have strong IT skills and a collaborative spirit, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles with a focus on accounts payable and reconciliation.
• Ability to adapt to bespoke accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer accounts payable, including invoice creation and payment reconciliation.
• Manage staff expense payments and assist with month-end procedures.

Skills

IT Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Petty Cash Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

Temporary Finance Assistant - Paignton - Circa: £27,000 FTE

Trial Balance Consulting has been assigned by a long-standing client, a large and highly respected local not-for-profit organisation. They are currently seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join them on a temporary basis, starting as soon as possible, with an estimated contract duration of approximately one month. The role is offered on a full-time basis, but flexible or part-time working hours are also welcome. The position will be based on-site at the organisation’s headquarters on the outskirts of Paignton.

The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced Financial Controller and will be part of a friendly, busy accounting team. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Administration of accounts payable, including creation and recording of invoices, assisting with supplier payment runs, and reconciliation of payments.
2. Entry and reconciliation of petty cash and credit card transactions.
3. Managing staff expense payments.
4. Assisting with month-end procedures.

We require experience rather than qualifications. Good IT skills, including the ability to adapt to bespoke accounting platforms, are essential. You should also be able to work effectively as part of a team, primarily remotely. Experience with charity funding would be advantageous.

This vacancy is available for immediate start, and our client is eager to begin interviews upon receipt of suitable applications. For further details and to apply, please contact Dan Saunders ASAP, quoting reference DS9912.