Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.5 to £15.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.50-15 Per Hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA14 8YP |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4792788_1777477634 |
Summary
Hays Non-Qualified Finance are recruiting for a temporary Finance Assistant to support a busy finance team during a peak audit period in Llanelli. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute immediately within a fast‑paced environment.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role will involve supporting day-to-day transactional finance activities and assisting the wider team during audit preparation. The successful candidate will be comfortable working autonomously, prioritising workload, and meeting tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate and process purchase orders
- Process supplier invoices and employee expenses
- Chase outstanding accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices
- Prepare weekly and monthly creditor payment runs
- Prepare and reconcile monthly credit card statements
- Assist with payroll preparation
- Respond to finance and data requests from management and other teams
- Support statutory and internal audits
- Carry out ad hoc finance duties as required
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar finance or accounts role
- Sage Line 50 experience is essential.
- Part‑qualified or studying towards ACCA is acceptable
- Experience with budget preparation and variance reporting
Length of assignment: Temporary (3-6 Months)
Hybrid Policy: Office‑based
Hours: Full time
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
If your experience matches the above, or you are interested in the role, please get in touch for more details. You can apply now by sending your CV, or call Louis on 01792 642042. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're seeking a new position, we're happy to have a confidential conversation about your career.
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