Finance Assistant | Temp up to 12 months | 26k Your new company I am currently working with a company based in Blackburn who specialise in financial services, who are looking to recruit a temporary Finance Assistant to join the team on a 12-month basis to cover another member of staff going on maternity leave This role is a full-time role from 9am-5pm with an hour's paid lunch. Your new role Within your new role as a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role within the finance team supporting the administrative and financial functions, ensuring the smooth operation of finance-related tasks. You will aid with the preparation of information for the company’s financial Controller, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. It will be your responsibility to maintain accurate records of the company’s income and expenditure, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly, you will also monitoring in-house bespoke invoice system – raising invoices and liaising with franchises to resolve any issues. Assist the Finance Coordinator with the payroll process for the company’s franchisee network, update and manage data within the SAGE 200 system, ensuring accuracy. Maintain client records and files, processing client information and documentation onto the company’s and ensure all data is accurately entered into the company’s systems. Handle telephone queries in a friendly and efficient manner, providing excellent customer service, prepare reports and management information as requested by the Financial Controller and provide support and assistance to fellow team members and departments in order to meet company/team goals. What you'll need to succeed To succeed within this role, you with need to have accuracy and attention to detail, strong IT Skills (Data Base, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Sage). The ability to prioritise work and work on own initiative. Be highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise activities in line with business needs, a strong team player with effective communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines, managing your time effectively. What you'll get in return In return for all your hard work, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,000, 28 days annual leave entitlement, free onsite parking, free tea and coffee, annual social events and work within their brand-new offices with good team morale and a great environment to work in What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4623018