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