Full job description*Immediate-start interim opportunity paying £165-£175 per day.
*Varied finance role covering reconciliations, journals, invoicing and audit supp
*Sage 50 essential, with exposure to a Xero implementation project.
Role:Interim Finance Assistant
Location: Coventry
Contract: Interim (3-6 Months Initially)
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Salary/Rate: £165 -£175 (Dependent on Experience)
Reporting To: Finance Manager

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Finance Assistant / Finance Officer to provide immediate support to a busy finance team during a key operational period.

Working across two organisations, you will play a vital role in supporting day-to-day finance operations while helping create capacity within the team for the implementation of a new finance system (Xero).

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys variety, can work independently, and is comfortable supporting multiple areas of finance within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
*Posting and processing bank transactions
*Performing bank reconciliations
*Completing income reconciliations across multiple payment platforms and revenue streams
*Supporting sales ledger activities, including raising sales invoices
*Assisting with credit control and debt collection activities
*Processing purchase invoices where required
*Preparing and posting journals
*Supporting month-end finance processes
*Maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities
*Assisting with audit preparation and responding to audit requests
*Providing general finance administration support to the wider team
*Supporting finance improvement projects, including the implementation of Xero
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a well-rounded finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and provide practical support where needed.

You will have:
*Previous experience working within a finance function
*Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 (essential)
*Experience performing reconciliations and processing financial transactions
*Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and journal postings
*Competent Excel skills
*Excellent attention to detail
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
*A proactive and flexible approach to work
*Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Desirable Experience
*Previous experience using Xero
*Experience supporting finance system implementations
*Exposure to multi-site or multi-entity organisations
*Experience within charity, leisure, cultural or not-for-profit sectors
Working Environment
This is a supportive and collaborative organisation with a friendly and approachable culture. The successful candidate will initially be office-based to ensure effective onboarding and integration with the team, with some flexibility available thereafter.

The role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact during a critical period for the organisation while contributing to important finance transformation initiatives.

Why Apply?
*Immediate start opportunity
*Varied and hands-on finance role
*Exposure to finance systems implementation projects
*Opportunity to work across multiple organisations and sites
*Potential for longer-term opportunities as the organisation evolves