SENIOR FINANCE ASSISTANT (9-12 MONTH FIXED TERM MATERNITY COVER) HERSHAM £35,000 - £40,000 An Exciting Opportunity Our client is a well-established and successful UK business seeking an experienced Senior Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working across a broad range of accounting responsibilities within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, taking ownership of day-to-day accounting activities while contributing to month-end processes and financial controls. This role would suit someone who thrives in a varied position, enjoys working independently, and is confident managing multiple finance processes simultaneously. Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities
* Process sales ledger and purchase ledger transactions accurately and efficiently
* Prepare and support supplier payment runs
* Record and reconcile customer receipts
* Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 200
* Monitor outstanding debtors and manage credit control activities
* Support month-end reporting and financial close procedures
* Assist with VAT returns, audit preparation, and compliance requirements
* Produce and maintain financial reports, schedules, and trackers
* Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
* Support ongoing process improvements and financial controls
* Assist with multi-currency and intercompany transactions where required
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous experience in a Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Accounts Supervisor, or similar all-round finance role
* Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge across sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, and credit control
* Experience working within a small finance team or managing finance processes independently
* Proven experience using Sage 200
* Experience with receivables finance or factoring arrangements
* A strong understanding of financial controls and accounting procedures
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Desirable Skills
* Multi-currency accounting experience
* AAT qualification or equivalent practical accounting experience
* Experience within a commercially focused business environment
If you're an experienced accounts professional looking for your next contract opportunity and enjoy working in a hands-on, varied finance role, we'd love to hear from you. Please note if you have not been contacted by Plum Personnel within seven days then unfortunately on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. Due to the high level of applications we are receiving at this time, we are unfortunately unable to give individual feedbacks. Plum Personnel is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Plum Personnel is an equal opportunities employer.