Temporary Finance Assistant - Maternity

Finance Assistant

Location: New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey

Contract: Temporary Assignment until 31 August 2027

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team supporting key financial reporting activities. Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you will play an important role in month-end processes, financial reporting, audit support, and management accounting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounting experience who is looking to further develop their finance career within a professional and supportive environment.

• Prepare and post month-end journals accurately and within deadlines
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare monthly cash returns and funding requests
• Produce Year-to-Date spend reports and discuss findings with budget holders and Division Heads
• Prepare and validate data for customer invoicing
• Process deferred income journals and other month-end adjustments
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including additions and disposals
• Complete monthly returns and financial reporting requirements
• Respond to audit queries during interim and year-end audits
• Liaise with internal departments to obtain information and resolve financial queries

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous accounting or finance experience
• Knowledge of accounting systems (experience with Sage X3 would be advantageous, although full training will be provided)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders across the business
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Valuable experience within a professional finance function
• Exposure to financial reporting, audit processes, and management accounting
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your accounting skills
• Hybrid working arrangements