Finance Assistant

• Immediate-start interim opportunity paying £165-£175 per day.
• Varied finance role covering reconciliations, journals, invoicing and audit supp
• Sage 50 essential, with exposure to a Xero implementation project.

Role:Interim Finance Assistant Location: CoventryContract: Interim (3-6 Months Initially)Hours: 37.5 Hours Per WeekSalary/Rate: £165 -£175 (Dependent on Experience)Reporting To: Finance ManagerAbout the Role We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Finance Assistant / Finance Officer to provide immediate support to a busy finance team during a key operational period. Working across two organisations, you will play a vital role in supporting day-to-day finance operations while helping create capacity within the team for the implementation of a new finance system (Xero). This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys variety, can work independently, and is comfortable supporting multiple areas of finance within a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities

• Posting and processing bank transactions
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Completing income reconciliations across multiple payment platforms and revenue streams
• Supporting sales ledger activities, including raising sales invoices
• Assisting with credit control and debt collection activities
• Processing purchase invoices where required
• Preparing and posting journals
• Supporting month-end finance processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities
• Assisting with audit preparation and responding to audit requests
• Providing general finance administration support to the wider team
• Supporting finance improvement projects, including the implementation of Xero

About You To be successful in this role, you will be a well-rounded finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and provide practical support where needed.You will have:

• Previous experience working within a finance function
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 (essential)
• Experience performing reconciliations and processing financial transactions
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and journal postings
• Competent Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience using Xero
• Experience supporting finance system implementations
• Exposure to multi-site or multi-entity organisations
• Experience within charity, leisure, cultural or not-for-profit sectors

Working Environment This is a supportive and collaborative organisation with a friendly and approachable culture. The successful candidate will initially be office-based to ensure effective onboarding and integration with the team, with some flexibility available thereafter. The role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact during a critical period for the organisation while contributing to important finance transformation initiatives.Why Apply?

• Immediate start opportunity
• Varied and hands-on finance role
• Exposure to finance systems implementation projects
• Opportunity to work across multiple organisations and sites
• Potential for longer-term opportunities as the organisation evolves