Temporary Finance Assistant

Temporary Finance Assistant

Location: Fareham
Duration: 2-Month Contract (Immediate Start)
Salary: £14 - £16 Per Hour (DOE)
Hours: Full-time

The Opportunity

We are seeking an immediately available Finance Assistant to join our client on a temporary basis for an initial 2-month contract.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, supporting transactional activities, reconciliations, and payroll-related administration.

Key Responsibilities

Processing purchase invoices and managing the accounts payable function
Raising and processing purchase orders
Assisting with supplier payments and payment runs
Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting month-end finance activities
Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
Assisting with payroll administration and related finance processes
Supporting the Finance Manager with management accounting tasks as required
Producing reports and analysing data using Excel
Providing general finance and administrative support during a period of business growth and system change
To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant or similar finance support role
A solid understanding of finance processes, including invoicing, purchase orders, and reconciliations
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
A proactive and hands-on approach
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed