Temporary Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newent, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Anderson Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | AT472 |
Summary
Our client, based in Newent, is currently recruiting a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team on an initial two-month temporary basis with potential to be extended beyond this.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective finance services to stakeholders of the business, ensuring supplier invoices are processed and paid, and ensuring sales invoices are raised and debts collected.
Responsibilities:
-Process invoices and financial documents accurately, on time, and in line with regulations.
-Raise sales invoices and follow up on overdue payments.
-Prepare supplier payments and CIS returns.
-Manage petty cash and maintain cash records.
-Help prepare payroll information, including expenses.
-Respond to queries from suppliers, customers, colleagues, and external organisations.
-Work with colleagues to resolve invoice issues, non-payments, and supplier queries.
-Deliver a customer-focused service and take responsibility for daily tasks.
-Provide administrative support to the Head of Procurement.
Candidate Attributes:
-Experience within a similar finance role.
-Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
-Confident using Microsoft Office Applications.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Finance qualification (such as AAT) desirable or qualified by experience.
Hours: 37 hours per week, office based whilst training with hybrid working available after that period
Salary: £13.57 per hour, depending on experience
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective finance services to stakeholders of the business, ensuring supplier invoices are processed and paid, and ensuring sales invoices are raised and debts collected.
Responsibilities:
-Process invoices and financial documents accurately, on time, and in line with regulations.
-Raise sales invoices and follow up on overdue payments.
-Prepare supplier payments and CIS returns.
-Manage petty cash and maintain cash records.
-Help prepare payroll information, including expenses.
-Respond to queries from suppliers, customers, colleagues, and external organisations.
-Work with colleagues to resolve invoice issues, non-payments, and supplier queries.
-Deliver a customer-focused service and take responsibility for daily tasks.
-Provide administrative support to the Head of Procurement.
Candidate Attributes:
-Experience within a similar finance role.
-Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
-Confident using Microsoft Office Applications.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Finance qualification (such as AAT) desirable or qualified by experience.
Hours: 37 hours per week, office based whilst training with hybrid working available after that period
Salary: £13.57 per hour, depending on experience