Details:
- Salary: £15.88 - 16.88 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Newquay Cornwall
- Date: 8 hours ago
Description:
Finance Assistant – 12-Month Contract
???? Rate: Up to £16.88 per hour + Holiday Pay
???? Location: Newquay, Cornwall
???? Hours: Full-time
???? Contract: 12-Month Contract
Are you an experienced Finance Assistant or Bookkeeper looking for your next opportunity within a well-established organisation? Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their team on a 12-month basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a busy organisation, ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with established procedures.
What You'll Be Doing
✔ Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers, including processing invoices and monitoring outstanding payments
✔ Processing BACS payments accurately and within required deadlines
✔ Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
✔ Managing petty cash, banking activities, and account reconciliations
✔ Assisting with budget preparation, monitoring, and financial reporting
✔ Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
✔ Maintaining accurate financial records and management information
✔ Assisting with payroll administration, procurement activities, and supplier contracts
✔ Supporting audit preparation and ensuring compliance with financial procedures
✔ Maintaining asset registers, insurance records, and financial systems
✔ Producing reports and supporting colleagues across the wider organisation
What We're Looking For
???? AAT qualification or equivalent finance experience
???? Previous experience within Finance, Accounts, Bookkeeping, or a similar financial role
???? Strong understanding of invoicing, reconciliations, payment processing, and financial administration
???? Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
???? Strong organisational and time management skills
???? Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Excel
???? Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
???? Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work
???? Experience within the public sector or a regulated environment would be advantageous
Why You'll Love This Role
✔ Up to £16.88 per hour + Holiday Pay
✔ Valuable contract with a varied and interesting workload
✔ Supportive and collaborative working environment
✔ Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a well-established organisation
???? Apply now for a confidential conversation about this Finance Assistant opportunity in Newquay, Cornwall.
Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon, and the wider South West. We recruit across Finance, Accounting, HR, Administration, Customer Service and Business Support on both a temporary and permanent basis