Interim Finance Analyst
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education
A well‑established, multi‑site organisation delivering essential services within a regulated environment. The business operates at scale while retaining a collaborative, hands‑on culture, supported by a small but agile finance function that plays a key role in day‑to‑day operations and decision‑making.
The organisation is values‑led, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability and teamwork. Finance is viewed as a trusted partner to the wider business, contributing not only to core controls and compliance but also to continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an interim opportunity for up to 6 months, paying up to £24 per hour, and requires 5 days per week onsite.
Responsibilities to include:
Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad, hands-on role with responsibilities including:
- Preparing timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with deadlines
- Proposing and implementing process improvements, particularly around reconciliations and reporting
- Supporting the month-end close process, including:
- Accruals and prepayments
- Fixed assets and depreciation journals
- Assisting with month-end financial reporting
- Managing sales ledger processes including invoicing, credit notes and cash posting
- Performing customer account reconciliations
- Chasing outstanding debt via calls, statements and letters
- Resolving customer queries in a timely manner
- Checking and processing weekly timesheets
- Supporting weekly payroll processing
- Supporting the development and improvement of finance processes, procedures and controls
- Providing cover and support across the wider finance team as required
What you'll need to succeed
- Fully qualified AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a Finance Analyst or similar role
- Strong IT skills including financial systems, Excel and Office 365
- Solid experience in double-entry bookkeeping and account reconciliations
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships
- Highly numerate, analytical and detail-driven
- Able to work effectively in a busy office environment with changing priorities
- Well organised, self-motivated and able to meet fixed deadlines
What you'll get in return
- Up to £24 per hour (depending on experience)
- Immediate start available
- Initial contract of up to 6 months
- Opportunity to gain exposure within a fast-paced and varied finance environment
- Easily accessible office based in the Torbay area
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