Temporary Finance Assistant: Ledger & Reconciliations

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide temporary support to a busy finance team within a housing association. The role involves day-to-day processing of financial transactions and helping ensure accurate, up-to-date records.

Key responsibilities include purchase ledger processing, reconciliations, assisting with payments, and supporting the wider finance team during busy periods. This position suits a reliable, hands-on candidate available at short notice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a finance or accounts team
• Strong purchase ledger and reconciliation experience
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Previous housing association, public sector or not-for-profit experience would be advantageous
• Available to begin a temporary assignment at short notice

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments
• Checking coding, approvals and supporting documentation
• Assisting with regular payment runs
• Completing supplier statement and bank reconciliations
• Investigating invoice discrepancies and responding to finance queries
• Maintaining accurate supplier and ledger records
• Supporting the wider finance team during a busy period
• Undertaking other transactional finance duties as required

Skills

Finance experience

Purchase ledger

Reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Public sector experience

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide temporary support to a busy finance team within a housing association. The role involves day-to-day processing of financial transactions and helping ensure accurate, up-to-date records.

Key responsibilities include purchase ledger processing, reconciliations, assisting with payments, and supporting the wider finance team during busy periods. This position suits a reliable, hands-on candidate available at short notice.