Temporary Finance Assistant

Company: Express Recruitment
Apply for the Temporary Finance Assistant
Location: West Bridgford
Job Description:

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established education provider who are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to support their busy finance team on a temporary basis for approximately three months.

Following the implementation of a new finance system earlier this year, the finance department is continuing to support a number of ongoing projects while preparing for year-end. The successful candidate will play a key role in carrying out project reconciliation work, alongside assisting with general purchase and sales ledger reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong reconciliation skills who is available immediately. The role is office-based initially, with the potential for hybrid working after the first month.

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
  • Reconciliation experience in a professional role is essential
  • Experience working with purchase ledger and sales ledger
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience using Sage Intacct or similar finance systems would be advantageous, although not essential as training can be provided

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Complete year-end reconciliation work, including project expenditure accounts
  • Reconcile purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions, ensuring financial records are accurate
  • Assist with ongoing finance projects following the implementation of a new finance system
  • Support the finance team with general finance administration and ad hoc accounting duties
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies, maintaining accurate financial records throughout

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” for over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

Job Location

Nottinghamshire, West Bridgford

Salary

c£14.00 Per Hour + Holiday Pay D.O.E

Job Type and Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their resumes to jobs@express-recruitment.co.uk mentioning the Job Title in the subject line. Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026