Interim Finance Analyst. LilyLifestyle

Role Overview

An interim finance role – Devon. The organisation is a well‑established, multi‑site provider of essential services within a regulated environment. The finance function is small and agile, playing a key role in day‑to‑day operations and decision‑making. It values accuracy, accountability and teamwork. The role is up to six months, full time onsite, at up to £24 per hour.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this hands‑on role includes:

• Preparing timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with deadlines
• Proposing and implementing process improvements, particularly around reconciliations and reporting
• Supporting the month‑end close process (accruals, pre‑payments, fixed assets and depreciation journals)
• Assisting with month‑end financial reporting
• Managing sales ledger processes (invoicing, credit notes, cash posting)
• Performing customer account reconciliations and chasing outstanding debt via calls, statements and letters
• Resolving customer queries promptly
• Checking and processing weekly timesheets
• Supporting weekly payroll processing
• Improving finance processes, procedures and controls
• Providing coverage across the wider finance team as required

• Fully qualified AAT or part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Minimum two years’ experience in a Finance Analyst or similar role
• Strong IT skills, including financial systems, Excel and Office
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• Solid experience in double‑entry bookkeeping and account reconciliations
• Strong communication skills, able to influence and build relationships
• Highly numerate, analytical and detail‑driven
• Ability to work effectively in a busy office with changing priorities
• Well‑organised, self‑motivated, ability to meet fixed deadlines

• Up to £24 per hour (depending on experience)
• Immediate start available
• Initial contract up to six months
• Opportunity to gain exposure within a fast‑paced, varied finance environment
• Easily accessible office in the Torbay area