Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Location: Office-based, Doncaster
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover (approx. 12 months)
Salary: Competitive (above National Minimum Wage)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Power & Infrastructure Resourcing Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Doncaster-based team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
This role plays a key part in supporting the finance function, with responsibility for processing timesheets from a bespoke system, preparing purchase orders and invoices, and providing financial administration support for our growing rail and infrastructure workforce.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparation and processing of weekly timesheets
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Submitting staff hours to the payroll provider on a weekly basis
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Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry
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Managing contingent staff and contractor records
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Maintaining multiple Excel spreadsheets for the Finance Department
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Processing invoices, purchase orders, and expenses
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Assisting the Accounts Manager with ad-hoc administrative and reporting tasks
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Providing customer service support, responding to queries related to pay, billing, and financial processes with clear and professional communication
About You
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Previous experience in a payroll or finance assistant role
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
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Excellent attention to detail (essential for this role)
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Confident working with numbers and financial data
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs essential)
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Strong communication skills and ability to meet weekly deadlines
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A positive, professional team player
What We Offer
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Competitive salary (depending on experience)
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Supportive and friendly working environment
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Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy and established recruitment and finance team
