Job Description
Finance Assistant – Join a Dynamic Team! (6 Month contract)
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for accuracy and detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a real impact?
Our client is looking for a Finance Assistant to play a key role in supporting financial operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work on month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting while collaborating with HR, auditors, and the wider business.
If you have good Excel skills, experience with Sage, and a strong organisational mindset, this role offers the chance to grow your career in a supportive team environment. You’ll gain exposure to management accounting, payroll processes, and financial statement preparation.
Responsibilities
* Support month-end, quarterly and year-end financial reporting – assist in management accounting, budgeting, KPIs and financial statements.
* Maintain accurate financial records and update ledgers via journals.
* Reconciliation of income and income work in progress schedules and undertake invoice project work.
* Communication with external auditors and internal auditors.
* Liaising with HR and outsourced payroll provider to ensure accuracy of monthly payroll. Prepare bonus calculation, holiday accruals and maintain a monthly reconciliation of SAGE 200 to payroll.
* Provide administrative support and process transactions when required.
Requirements
* Accounting experience; AAT Level 4 or studying towards qualification preferred.
* Advanced Excel skills – proficiency in functions like VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables etc.
* Experience with Sage 200 (preferred).
* Excellent communication, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise.
* Integrity, confidentiality, and a proactive mindset.
Apply today and take the next step in your finance career! For further information please contact Alexandra Elliott on Tel 0113 236 8952. Email: