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Interim Finance Assistant

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Posted on May 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£13.5 - £15 Hourly
Contract/Project
Accounts Assistant |£13.50 - £15.00 per hour |Short-term contract initially 4 weeks | Potential to extend up to 6 months+

Our client is seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant to provide short-term support within their finance team to cover illness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong reconciliation and processing experience looking for an immediate start in a fast-paced finance environment. Working alongside an experienced team member, the successful candidate will support key accounting processes, focusing primarily on reconciliations, invoice processing and financial administration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Processing and reconciling invoices on a weekly basis

Updating and reconciling property sales income records

Assisting with cost of sales calculations and related financial records

Calculating and posting monthly handovers and disposals journals

Reconciling fixed asset and general ledger information

Supporting monthly reconciliations of bids expenditure and development costs

Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails

Assisting with general finance administration and reporting duties

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience within a finance, accounts or reconciliation-based role

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Experience using computerised accounting systems

Good Excel and spreadsheet skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Able to manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment

Strong communication and organisational skills

Additional Information

Immediate start available

Flexible working hours available

Training and support provided by the existing finance team

Potential for long-term extension depending on business needs

Reference: 225144059

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Interim Finance Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on May 21, 2026 by CV-Library

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Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£13.5 - £15 Hourly
Contract/Project
Accounts Assistant |£13.50 - £15.00 per hour |Short-term contract initially 4 weeks | Potential to extend up to 6 months+

Our client is seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant to provide short-term support within their finance team to cover illness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong reconciliation and processing experience looking for an immediate start in a fast-paced finance environment. Working alongside an experienced team member, the successful candidate will support key accounting processes, focusing primarily on reconciliations, invoice processing and financial administration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Processing and reconciling invoices on a weekly basis

Updating and reconciling property sales income records

Assisting with cost of sales calculations and related financial records

Calculating and posting monthly handovers and disposals journals

Reconciling fixed asset and general ledger information

Supporting monthly reconciliations of bids expenditure and development costs

Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails

Assisting with general finance administration and reporting duties

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience within a finance, accounts or reconciliation-based role

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Experience using computerised accounting systems

Good Excel and spreadsheet skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Able to manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment

Strong communication and organisational skills

Additional Information

Immediate start available

Flexible working hours available

Training and support provided by the existing finance team

Potential for long-term extension depending on business needs
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Reference: 225144059

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