Finance Assistant

Temporary Accounts Administrative Assistant (Office-Based - Shrewley)

We are looking for a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support our finance team during a busy period. This role would suit an organised, methodical individual with strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Location: Shrewley (office-based)
Contract: Temporary
Reporting to: Branch Accountant

The Role

The successful candidate will support the processing of annual financial returns from approximately 330 branches, all of which are due by 31 January. This is primarily an administrative role, working closely with the Branch Accountant who has overall responsibility for the returns.

Key responsibilities include:

Accessing branch account emails and saving documentation to the correct branch folders on SharePoint

Processing incoming annual returns submitted in Excel format

Copying and pasting data into a central branch tracker spreadsheet

Assisting with basic queries received by email or telephone, escalating more complex issues to the Branch Accountant

Ensuring information is filed accurately and within deadlines

About You

Previous administrative experience

Basic Excel knowledge (comfortable opening spreadsheets and copying/pasting data)

Highly organised, methodical, and self-motivated

Confident communicator, both written and verbal

Able to work to tight deadlines and manage a high volume of information

A full driving licence and access to a car is essential, as the role is office-based in Shrewley

Although many of our staff work flexibly, this role requires regular attendance in the office.

If you are a reliable administrator looking for a temporary role in a supportive team environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

This role will be for approx 2 months and will be office based