Interim Accounts Assistant

Finance Assistant (Temporary)Location: Exeter area Rate: Up to 16 per hour Contract: Temporary, expected to run for up to 6 months Working Pattern: Hybrid working available Hours: Full-time An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation on a temporary basis for an initial period of up to six months.This role would suit an experienced Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk or Sales Ledger professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to gain exposure across a broad finance function.Working closely with the wider finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day transactional finance activities while helping to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date. Key Responsibilities Processing supplier invoices and managing accounts payable activitiesRaising customer invoices and supporting credit control processesPreparing weekly and monthly payment runsProcessing electronic payments and bank transactionsMonitoring outstanding debt and chasing overdue paymentsAssisting with cashflow reportingPerforming regular bank reconciliationsMaintaining accurate financial records and audit-ready documentationResponding to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholdersSupporting finance projects and process improvement initiatives About You Previous experience within a finance or accounting environmentStrong attention to detail and high levels of accuracyGood working knowledge of Microsoft ExcelExperience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or similar systemsExcellent organisational and communication skillsAble to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines What's on Offer? Up to 16 per hourHybrid working arrangementInitial temporary contract expected to last up to 6 monthsSupportive and collaborative team environmentOpportunity to gain valuable experience within a growing businessImmediate start available If you're an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant looking for your next temporary opportunity in the Exeter area, we'd be keen to hear from you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)