Job Description

Temporary Finance Assistant

Hornchurch, Essex

15- 17 p/h

37 hours per week Monday - Friday

Temporary ASAP - 1-2 months

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY

Are you ready to make a difference in the finance world? We are excited to partner with a fantastic educational establishment in Hornchurch, seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their vibrant team on a temporary basis! If you are available immediately, we want to hear from you!

As a Temporary Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the institution. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the development and preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitoring income and expenditure against budgets and generating timely monthly reports for Headteachers, budget holders, and trust leaders.
• Preparing and maintaining monthly reconciliations for control accounts.
• Supporting the preparation for the annual audit.
• Collaborating with the Financial Controller to ensure effective financial control.
• Reviewing, controlling, and reconciling sales and purchase ledgers.
• Completing payroll processes, ensuring all forms (timesheets, new starter/leaver/variations) are authorised and submitted on time.
• Scrutinising invoices and statements of account for accuracy.
• Issuing invoices and following up for prompt payments.
• Analysing costs and maintaining statistical information.
• Posting invoices and preparing payment runs, including sending remittances.
• Raising and chasing sales invoices.
• Processing payroll and managing payroll administration (starter/leaver info, overtime, expenses).
• Reviewing and posting credit card transactions.
• Managing contracts, leases, and relationships with external contractors.
• Assisting with any ad-hoc project work as needed.

To succeed in this role, you must possess:

• Excellent systems experience and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience of using PSF (PS Financials) is desirable.
• Relevant experience in a similar finance role.

If you're ready to dive into a dynamic work environment and contribute to our client's success, apply now! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and work within an engaging team.

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