Temporary Finance Assistant

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant looking for a part-time temporary opportunity?

We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger / Finance Assistant to join a friendly, close-knit finance team within a fantastic Leeds-based charity.

This is a 3-month temporary position, starting on 7th September so you must be available immediately , working three days per week. The role will be predominantly focused on purchase ledger, alongside providing wider day-to-day finance and administrative support to the team.

The role

Around 75% of your time will be focused on purchase ledger, with responsibilities including:

• Processing and accurately coding purchase ledger invoices
• Supporting the weekly payment run
• Preparing payments for authorisation
• Inputting BACS and payment information
• Responding to finance queries via phone and email
• Supporting cash counting and reconciliation when required
• Processing donations
• Preparing occasional thank-you letters and correspondence
• Providing general finance administration support to the wider team

What we're looking for

• Previous purchase ledger experience
• A good general finance administration background
• Experience working within a finance team
• A practical understanding of day-to-day finance processes
• Basic Excel skills, including sums and simple formulas
• Confidence dealing with queries over the phone and email
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills

Experience using Sage 50 would be advantageous but isn't essential, so candidates with experience using other accounting systems will also be considered.

Hours & working pattern

This is a fully office-based role in LS3, working three days per week.

Monday and Tuesday are essential working days, with flexibility around the third day.

Typical hours will be approximately 9:00am–4:30pm.

• £15.00–£17.00 per hour, depending on experience
• 3-month temporary assignment
• Start date: 7th September

Interviews are taking place shortly via Teams, so if you have strong purchase ledger experience and are available for a September start, apply today for immediate consideration.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard back within 5 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. By applying for this role, you consent to Jo Holdsworth Recruitment holding your details for a 30-day period and contacting you via any method provided.