Temporary Finance Assistant

Trial Balance; Paignton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organisation in Paignton is seeking a temporary Finance Assistant. The position involves managing accounts payable, petty cash, and assisting with month-end tasks. Previous finance experience and good IT skills are essential, with a friendly team environment provided for support.

Qualifications

• Good IT skills including aptitude for bespoke accounting platforms.
• Experience in finance roles without specific qualifications.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Administration of accounts payable function including invoice creation.
• Entry and reconciliation of petty cash and credit card transactions.
• Assist with month-end procedures.

Skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Understanding Charity funding

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 currently seek to recruit a Finance Assistant to join them on a temporary basis, commencing as soon as possible and with a contract duration of approximately one month. The assignment is offered on a full time basis but this employer also welcomes applicants seeking flexible or part time working hours. The role will be based on site at the organisation’s headquarters located on the outskirts of Paignton.

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

- Administration of accounts payable function to include: creation and recording of invoices, assisting with supplier payment runs and reconciliation of payments

- Entry and reconciliation of petty cash and credit card transactions

- Administer payment of staff expenses

- Assist with month end procedures

For this role we need experience not qualifications. Good IT skills including an aptitude for picking up bespoke accounting platforms is essential, you will also need to have the ability to work as part of a team, mostly remotely. If you understand Charity funding that would be even better!

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