Interim Finance Assistant

Accounts Assistant - Wigan, North West

Ref: 1250Thursday 21 May 2026

to £15ph | Hybrid Working

Accounts Assistant |£13.50 - £15.00 per hour |Short-term contract initially 4 weeks | Potential to extend up to 6 months+

Our client is seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant to provide short-term support within their finance team to cover illness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong reconciliation and processing experience looking for an immediate start in a fast-paced finance environment. Working alongside an experienced team member, the successful candidate will support key accounting processes, focusing primarily on reconciliations, invoice processing and financial administration tasks. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing and reconciling invoices on a weekly basis
  • Updating and reconciling property sales income records
  • Assisting with cost of sales calculations and related financial records
  • Calculating and posting monthly handovers and disposals journals
  • Reconciling fixed asset and general ledger information
  • Supporting monthly reconciliations of bids expenditure and development costs
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails
  • Assisting with general finance administration and reporting duties

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience within a finance, accounts or reconciliation-based role
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Experience using computerised accounting systems
  • Good Excel and spreadsheet skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment
  • Strong communication and organisational skills

Additional Information

  • Immediate start available
  • Flexible working hours available
  • Training and support provided by the existing finance team
  • Potential for long-term extension depending on business needs
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