Finance Assistant (Temporary Contract - Potential to Become Permanent)
Location: Office-based (with potential for hybrid working over time)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (Full Time)
Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Contract: 6-8 weeks initially, with the possibility of a permanent opportunity

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting a client in the recruitment of a Finance Assistant to join their team on a short-term basis. This role has been created to support an ongoing project within the finance function, offering a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, systems, and cross-functional teams.

This is a hands-on position where you will play a key role in ensuring financial data is accurately managed, reported, and communicated across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with a live project, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met

• Extract, review, and transfer data within a project management system

• Analyse and manipulate data using detailed spreadsheets

• Produce clear and accurate reports for internal stakeholders

• Share relevant financial information with the appropriate teams across the business

• Liaise with managers and departments to ensure data accuracy and alignment

• Maintain strong attention to detail across all financial processes

About You

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role is desirable

• Strong Excel and data handling skills, with the ability to work with detailed spreadsheets

• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team

• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment