Temporary Finance Assistants Here at Allen Associates we know the value of a strong Finance Assistant. If you are looking for an engaging and fulfilling temporary assignment, are free immediately and happy to work full time via our payroll once we have something suitable, we would love to hear from you! Allen Associates have been successfully recruiting temporary candidates for over two decades now. As a result, we regularly work with some of the region’s most respected organisations, across a range of assignments. We can never predict when positions will become available; often they are shorter term sickness or holiday cover, sometimes they will be responsible for clearing a long-term backlog of work. We are therefore looking to register strong finance candidates who are free immediately, who we can then consider for these bookings as they arise! Temporary Finance Assistant Responsibilities Our temporary assignments are varied and diverse, although tasks will often include a mix of the following: Overseeing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions Carrying out daily reconciliations of bank transactions Responding to customer queries regarding accounts in a timely and professional manner Monitoring outstanding debts and supporting credit control processes Supporting the month-end close by assisting with internal financial reporting Compiling and submitting quarterly VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements Providing financial data and documentation to HMRC as needed Working alongside external accountants to help maintain accurate financial records Temporary Finance Assistant Experience We are seeking those with dedicated Finance experience who are happy to take part in a general registration and therefore be ready to take on work immediately when positions arise. You will be based locally in Oxfordshire – it is likely that you will be required to work on site with our clients. You will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and be able prioritise your work accordingly to meet deadlines. An organised, self-motivated candidate who is tenacious in their approach will go far in this type of role. The ability to manage your time effectively is therefore imperative as these types of roles are often fast paced and varied. Benefits Our temporary assignments offer competitive hourly pay. In addition, you will accrue holiday pay on top of this amount. Once you have registered with Allen Associates via video call, you will benefit from the ability to our roles immediately. In a competitive, fast-moving market, this provides you with a huge advantage! Roles of this nature are often a great opportunity to further your skillset and gain additional experience within new companies. They can frequently parachute you into sectors you hadn’t considered before, or those which had been difficult to enter without dedicated exposure. Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn