Finance and Administration Assistant (Temp Role)

In this Temporary Finance & Administration Assistant role, you will provide essential support across finance, administration, HR, and project-related activities. Working closely with the finance, sales, and delivery teams, you will help ensure finance processes run efficiently while supporting a range of wider business functions.
This is a varied and hands-on position, offering exposure to multiple areas of the business. The role would suit an organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working independently, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a positive team environment.
The position is offered on a temporary basis with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office and the remainder working remotely.

Company profile - Temporary Finance & Administration Assistant
In this Temporary Finance & Administration Assistant role, you will be joining a growing and collaborative business that delivers specialist services and solutions to its clients. Operating within a fast-paced environment, the business prides itself on providing excellent customer service while maintaining efficient internal processes across finance, project delivery, and administration.
The company is looking for a practical and proactive individual to support day-to-day finance operations and wider business administration. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role, taking ownership of responsibilities, and contributing to the smooth running of a busy organisation.
 
Key responsibilities - Temporary Finance & Administration Assistant
In this Temporary Finance & Administration Assistant role, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly sales invoices and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained
• Supporting monthly subscription billing activities
• Monitoring customer accounts and managing credit control processes, including chasing outstanding payments
• Responding to and resolving finance-related queries from customers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting Accounts Payable activities, including processing purchase invoices
• Matching invoices against approvals and ensuring appropriate authorisation procedures are followed
• Assisting with reconciliations, month-end activities, and general finance administration tasks
• Providing administrative support to project management, HR, and other business functions as required
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation across finance and administrative processes
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of business operations
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required

Job requirements - Temporary Finance & Administration Assistant
Previous experience within a finance and business administration role is preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities
• Good understanding of core finance processes, including invoicing, credit control, and purchase invoice management
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities
• Adaptable and able to learn new business systems and applications quickly

Desirable:

• Experience using finance systems
• AAT qualification or studying towards a finance qualification
• Previous experience supporting HR, project administration, or wider business operations 

Benefits of the job - Temporary Finance & Administration Assistant

• Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office and the remainder working remotely
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Broad exposure across finance, administration, HR, and business operations
• Varied and hands-on role with significant responsibility and ownership
• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing business
• Chance to develop existing skills and gain experience across multiple business functions
• Friendly and positive working culture where no two days are the same
• Immediate start available