Finance Assistant
- Location: Rotherham
- Salary: £20p/hr | 3 Months Temporary Assignment
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the finance department of a £40 million income Group. You will play a key part in ensuring financial stability, supporting sound financial strategy and practice to achieve outstanding results for students.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Finance Assistant, you will:
- Handle day-to-day administrative tasks within the Group’s finance system
- Process and distribute purchase orders efficiently
- Manage the finance and procurement mailboxes
- Assist with sales ledger, purchase ledger, and procurement tasks as directed
- Support the annual audit of the Group’s financial statements
- Provide excellent customer service via telephone and face-to-face interactions
- Work with spreadsheets, databases, and other finance-related systems
- Undertake other ad-hoc finance-related duties as required
What We're Looking For
- A keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- A proactive and adaptable approach to tasks
- Experience in finance administration (desirable but not essential)
Safeguarding & Equality Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer, holding Investors in Diversity recognition, and actively working to eliminate discrimination.
How to Apply
If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and forward-thinking finance team, we’d love to hear from you!