Interim Finance Analyst

A well-established, multi-site organisation delivering essential services within a regulated environment. The business operates at scale while retaining a collaborative, hands-on culture, supported by a small but agile finance function that plays a key role in day-to-day operations and decision-making.
The organisation is values-led, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability and teamwork. Finance is viewed as a trusted partner to the wider business, contributing not only to core controls and compliance but also to continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an interim opportunity for up to 6 months, paying up to £24 per hour, and requires 5 days per week onsite.
Responsibilities to includeReporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad, hands-on role with responsibilities including:

• Preparing timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with deadlines
• Proposing and implementing process improvements, particularly around reconciliations and reporting
• Supporting the month-end close process, including:
• Accruals and prepayments
• Fixed assets and depreciation journals
• Assisting with month-end financial reporting
• Managing sales ledger processes including invoicing, credit notes and cash posting
• Performing customer account reconciliations
• Chasing outstanding debt via calls, statements and letters
• Resolving customer queries in a timely manner
• Checking and processing weekly timesheets
• Supporting weekly payroll processing
• Supporting the development and improvement of finance processes, procedures and controls
• Providing cover and support across the wider finance team as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Finance Analyst or similar role
• Strong IT skills including financial systems, Excel and Office 365
• Solid experience in double-entry bookkeeping and account reconciliations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships
• Highly numerate, analytical and detail-driven
• Able to work effectively in a busy office environment with changing priorities
• Well organised, self-motivated and able to meet fixed deadlines

What you'll get in return

• Up to £24 per hour (depending on experience)
• Immediate start available
• Initial contract of up to 6 months
• Opportunity to gain exposure within a fast-paced and varied finance environment
• Easily accessible office based in the Torbay area

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