Finance Assistant

SF Recruitment are supporting our client with a 12 month maternity cover with the potential to turn perm. It will be fully office based in NG4 Nottingham. We need someone to start ASAP to allow a handover period so no more than a 2 week notice period can currently be considered. Job Title: Finance Assistant Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time (Maternity cover 12m - however could turn perm for correct candidate) Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Reporting To: Finance Director Key Responsibilities: Manage and run weekly payroll for temporary workers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC and company requirements Produce and issue weekly client invoices in a timely and accurate manner, aligned with timesheet and contract data Reconcile timesheets with payroll and invoicing systems to ensure consistency and accuracy Take ownership of the credit control process, including issuing statements, following up on overdue payments, and resolving client queries Maintain up-to-date records of aged debt and provide regular reports to the Finance Manager and management team Liaise with recruitment consultants and clients to resolve timesheet, invoice, and payment queries Support the month-end process with reconciliations, journal postings, and basic reporting Assist with VAT returns and ensure all transactions are recorded in line with financial controls Identify opportunities for process improvement in payroll, invoicing, and credit control Requirements: ..... full job details .....