Location: Woolwich
Contract Type: Temporary
Start Date: April 13, 2026
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm (30 min lunch)
We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our client's dynamic team! If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for detail, this could be the perfect role for you! If you have a DBS on the update system this would be an advantage.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims in line with trust policies and financial regulations.
Verify invoice details, match to purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies by liaising with internal departments and suppliers.
Maintain and reconcile the Purchase Ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up to date, ensuring they are coded to the correct nominal codes and authorised by budget holders.
Prepare weekly or fortnightly payment runs, ensuring correct authorisations and compliance with financial procedures.
Monitor outstanding invoices and supplier statements; carry out regular reconciliations.
Respond to supplier queries promptly and professionally, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Support month‑end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and ledger reconciliations.
Assist with maintaining accurate financial records for audit and compliance purposes.
Support wider finance team activities such as, data entry, filing, and general administrative duties as required.
Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending and implementing process efficiencies.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable, ideally within education or public sector finance environment
Strong knowledge of financial controls, audit compliance, and best‑practice procedures
Proficiency with financial systems (such as PS Financials IRIS, Sage, Xero, or Access)
Excellent numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines
Professional communicator with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to safeguarding requirements
*AMAZING* Benefits of becoming an Office Angels Temp:
Weekly Pay
Up to 28 days annual leave
Access to free eyecare vouchers
Temp of the Month awards
Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
Perks at work
Discount schemes
Access to Well-being platforms
Next steps…
If you're interested in the above role, are available to start immediately and have the skills and attributes listed above then please send me your most up to date CV today.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of responses we receive we are unable to respond to everyone however if you are shortlisted, we will contact you within 48 hours.
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Salary description
£16.00 - £16.00 per hour