Temporary Senior Finance Officer

Temporary Senior Finance Officer - Taunton - Circa £30,000

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to be recruiting for a Temporary Senior Finance Officer to join a growing business in Taunton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and fast-paced organisation in a varied, hands-on finance role.

Initially offered as a 3-month temporary assignment, there is genuine potential for the role to become longer term. This opportunity would suit an experienced Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar finance professional seeking their next challenge.

The role can be offered on a full-time, part-time, term-time only or hybrid basis, providing excellent flexibility for the right person.

Working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function and help ensure smooth financial operations across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Managing sales and purchase ledger activity, raising invoices, processing supplier bills and preparing payment runs

* Completing reconciliations, journals and supporting month-end processes

* Maintaining fixed asset records and assisting with profit & loss reporting

* Supporting budget monitoring, cost centre reporting and regular finance reports

* Liaising with pension providers and supporting the finance apprentice when required

* Maintaining strong internal controls and identifying process improvements

This is a hands-on operational finance role focused on day-to-day accounting rather than balance sheet ownership.

We’re seeking a capable and proactive finance professional with previous experience in a similar role and the confidence to work independently. You’ll be organised, approachable and comfortable managing priorities in a busy environment. Candidates should ideally have experience in a Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper role, with a minimum AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent, alongside strong Excel and communication skills.

For further details or to apply, please get in touch with Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB10997.

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