Finance Assistant; Maternity Cover

Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location:

Office-based, Doncaster

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Contract:

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover (approx. 12 months)
Salary:
Competitive (above National Minimum Wage)

Start Date:

ASAP

Power & Infrastructure Resourcing Ltd is seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Doncaster‑based team on a fixed‑term maternity cover contract. This role plays a key part in supporting the finance function, with responsibility for processing timesheets from a bespoke system, preparing purchase orders and invoices, and providing financial administration support for our growing rail and infrastructure workforce.

• Preparation and processing of weekly timesheets
• Submitting staff hours to the payroll provider on a weekly basis
• Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry
• Managing contingent staff and contractor records
• Maintaining multiple Excel spreadsheets for the Finance Department
• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and expenses
• Assisting the Accounts Manager with ad‑hoc administrative and reporting tasks
• Providing customer service support, responding to queries related to pay, billing and financial processes with clear and professional communication

• Previous experience in a payroll or finance assistant role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail (essential for this role)
• Confident working with numbers and financial data
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs essential)
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet weekly deadlines
• A positive, professional team player

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy and established recruitment and finance team