Role: Finance Assistant
Department: Finance
Contract Duration: (3 Months)
Location: Nottingham , United Kingdom
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Office Hours)
Role Overview
This is a 3-month office-based contract supporting the Finance team with the day-to-day running of business operations.
The successful candidate will assist across multiple finance functions including purchase order management, reconciliations, month-end processes, SAP data handling, and audit support.
Key Responsibilities
- Entering client contracts into SAP
- Raising purchase orders in SAP
- Assisting with the month-end closing process
- Downloading, posting, and reconciling bank statements
- Supporting Shared Services with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable queries
- Updating master data in SAP
- Assisting with ongoing external audits (including SOX controls compliance)
- Producing and updating balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting continuous efficiency improvement projects within the team
- Providing team cover where required
Education Requirements
- AAT Part Qualified or higher (or equivalent qualification)
Skills & Experience Required
- Confident and proactive individual
- Good knowledge of SAP (preferred)
- Strong professional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables and formulas)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Additional Information
Physical Requirements:
- Regular sitting, standing, and walking
- Frequent computer use
- Ability to read written documents and work with digital systems