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Contract

Finance Assistant

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd
Ringwood
money-bag £30000 - £35000/annum
Posted: 29 April 2026 (4 days ago)
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Ref: 225046258

We are recruiting for a Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to join a successful business on a maternity cover fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who enjoys managing day-to-day accounts, reconciliations, and transactional finance.

This opportunity would suit candidates with experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Bookkeeper looking for a varied role with exposure to broader finance duties.

Key Responsibilities of Finance Assistant:

  • Daily bookkeeping and processing of financial transactions (payments, receipts, settlements)
  • Maintain accurate financial records and support overall accounts administration
  • Perform bank, insurer, and account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies
  • Monitor cashflow and assist with payment runs
  • Manage purchase ledger, supplier invoices, and payment schedules
  • Prepare routine financial reports and monthly data submissions
  • Handle finance queries and support smooth day-to-day running of the finance function

Additional Responsibilities of Finance Assistant:

  • Assist with month-end processes and reporting
  • Support preparation of management accounts (desirable)
  • Assist with tax, compliance, and audit requirements
  • Provide support with payroll and employee-related finance administration

Ideal Finance Assistant:

  • Experience in a bookkeeping, finance assistant, or accounts assistant role
  • Strong understanding of day-to-day accounts and transactional finance
  • Confident with reconciliations, purchase ledger, and cashflow
  • Good Excel and finance systems experience
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Reconciliations, Cashflow, Month-End, Management Accounts, Payroll, Fixed-Term Contract, Maternity Cover

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