Temporary Finance Assistant

Express Recruitment Limited; West Bridgford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established education provider, seeking a Finance Assistant to support a busy finance team on a temporary basis for approximately three months.

This role, following a new finance system implementation, involves project reconciliation work and assistance with purchase and sales ledger reconciliations. Initially office-based, there is potential for hybrid working after the first month.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar systems is advantageous.
• Ability to support year-end reconciliation and project expenditure accounts.
• Assist with finance administration and ad hoc accounting duties.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out project reconciliation work and support general purchase and sales ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with ongoing finance projects following the implementation of a new system.
• Support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks and administration.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure financial records are accurate.

Skills

Reconciliation

Purchase & Sales Ledger

Attention to detail

Numerical reasoning

Problem solving

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established education provider who are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to support their busy finance team on a temporary basis for approximately three months.

Following the implementation of a new finance system earlier this year, the finance department is continuing to support a number of ongoing projects while preparing for year-end. The successful candidate will play a key role in carrying out project reconciliation work, alongside assisting with general purchase and sales ledger reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong reconciliation skills who is available immediately. The role is office-based initially, with the potential for hybrid working after the first month.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Reconciliation experience in a professional role is essential
• Experience working with purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using Sage Intacct or similar finance systems would be advantageous, although not essential as training can be provided
• Complete year-end reconciliation work, including project expenditure accounts
• Reconcile purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions, ensuring financial records are accurate
• Assist with ongoing finance projects following the implementation of a new finance system
• Support the finance team with general finance administration and ad hoc accounting duties
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, maintaining accurate financial records throughout

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, "exceeding expectations every time" for over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

Job Location

Nottinghamshire, West Bridgford

Job Type and Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00