Temporary Senior Finance Assistant

Adecco; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Senior Finance Assistant in Colchester to oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance within the insurance sector. This part-time role requires significant experience in financial services, precision in reporting, and collaboration with auditors. Ideal candidates are dynamic and possess strong analytical skills. Competitive pay and flexible working hours offered.

Benefits

Candidate of the month incentives

Boost rewards - discount vouchers

Support programmes

Eye care vouchers

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within Financial Services, ideally in Insurance.
• Ability to drive the monthly close process and ensure compliance.
• Keen analytical mindset to provide insightful commentary on financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of accountants ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Provide analysis on financial reports for Senior Leadership.
• Collaborate with auditors for smooth audit processes.
• Contribute to the completion of annual accounts with executive commentary.

Skills

Experience in a busy finance department

Expertise in financial cycle reporting

Exposure to working with auditors

Analytical mindset

Effective communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Senior Finance Assistant

Location: Colchester
Contract Type: Temporary 3-4 months cover - Immediate Start

Hours: Part time 4hrs per day, can be flexible on days and times of working
Industry: Financial Institution & Insurance

Competitive pay

Are you a dynamic Senior Finance Assistant professional looking for your next challenge? Join our client, a leading specialist in insurance products, as a Temporary Senior Finance Assistant. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional financial oversight, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

In this exciting temporary position, you will be at the forefront of financial statements. Your primary focus will be to ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements while driving the monthly close process. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the work of accountants and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Providing insightful commentary and analysis on financial reports for Senior Leadership and the board.
• Collaborating with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
• Contributing to the completion of annual accounts with relevant executive commentary.

What We're Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Experience in a busy finance department within Financial Services, ideally within the Insurance sector.
• Strong expertise in financial cycle reporting.
• Previous exposure to working with auditors and preparing annual accounts.
• A keen analytical mindset and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.

About the Company:

Our client is a specialist provider renowned for its bespoke insurance products and exceptional customer service. With over 20 years of experience, they are committed to delivering high‑quality solutions and fostering strong relationships within the industry. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of their business ethos, supported by a robust parent company and trusted partnerships with leading underwriters.

Why work for Adecco?

• Candidate of the month incentives
• Boost rewards - discount vouchers and collect points to spent!
• Support programmes
• Eye care vouchers
• Competitive pension scheme

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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