Interim Finance Analyst / Finance Officer Location: Leeds (Onsite) Hourly rate: £25.00-£30.00ph Start: ASAP Temporary for initial 3 months (likely extension) Role purpose We are seeking a hands-on interim finance professional to provide short-term support within a busy finance team managing a large public sector contract. The focus of this role is to strengthen day-to-day finance operations, assist with reconciliations, and support the preparation of audit evidence during a period of high workload and limited resources. This is a practical, autonomous role suited to someone who can quickly understand processes and operate independently. Key responsibilities of the Interim Finance Analyst / Finance Officer: Finance operations & reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations Assist with balance sheet reconciliations Support Direct Debit and payment reconciliations Handle cheque and credit card reconciliation processes Assist with month-end close activities Audit & controls support Support external audit remediation work Gather and organise audit evidence Assist with documenting finance processes Help strengthen financial controls Reporting & general support Assist with preparation of monthly reporting Extract and analyse data in Excel Maintain trackers and control logs Provide general finance support to ensure BAU continuity Required experience for the Interim Finance Analyst / Finance Officer: Essential Strong background in finance operations or financial accounting Extensive bank and balance sheet reconciliation experience Comfortable managing high-volume transactions Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, data manipulation) Able to work independently and quickly learn new processes Desirable Experience supporting external audit Experience in a large or complex organisation Experience documenting finance processes Click 'Apply Now' to take the next step in your career. INDTTT