Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the finance function on a 6-month contract basis. The successful candidate will assist with banking, reconciliations, invoicing, payment allocation, and month-end processes while working closely with internal departments and external customers. Key Responsibilities Downloading and distributing bank statements to relevant teams Identifying incoming payments and liaising with internal departments and customers to resolve unidentifiable receipts and request payment breakdowns Posting customer receipts onto internal finance systems Working with internal finance teams to resolve payment queries and unallocated payments Completing daily and weekly bank reconciliations Processing internal journals, reversals, and transfers Managing the remittance advice email inbox/group Completing weekly banking processes Raising invoices for external bodies across two finance systems Supporting month-end finance responsibilities and reporting tasks Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative and finance duties as required Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in a finance assistant, accounts assistant, or similar finance administration role Good understanding of bank reconciliations and payment allocations Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel Ability to investigate and resolve payment queries efficiently Professional and collaborative approach when working with internal and external stakeholders