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Interim Finance Officer

Interim Finance OfficerExeter Area | 24 Hours Per Week | 3 Days Onsite | Up to £23.44 Per Hour | Interim Contract Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking for a varied and hands-on interim opportunity? We are…

Pay rate £20 – £23.44/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 24 August 2026

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Interim Finance OfficerExeter Area | 24 Hours Per Week | 3 Days Onsite | Up to £23.44 Per Hour | Interim Contract

Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking for a varied and hands-on interim opportunity?

We are recruiting an Interim Finance Officer to provide key support within a busy finance function based in the Exeter area. This is a 24-hour per week role, working 3 days onsite, with flexibility around which days are worked.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad finance role and is comfortable working across accounts administration, payments, invoicing, reconciliations and stakeholder support.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor bank accounts, review transactions and download monthly bank statements.
Manage the finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries.
Coordinate weekly payment runs, including invoice processing, coding, approvals and bank payments.
Raise and manage purchase orders.
Administer company credit card transactions and supporting documentation.
Process Amazon and other supplier orders.
Raise sales invoices and maintain sales ledger records.
Monitor and chase outstanding debtors.
Support grant administration and maintain accurate digital records.
Assist with the preparation of Finance Committee reports and supporting documentation.
Complete VAT returns through Rialtas.
Support event-related finance activities, including invoicing and card payments.
Review and process monthly payroll information.
Maintain petty cash records where required.
Additional Responsibilities (Depending on Experience)

Process invoices, direct debits and credit card transactions within Rialtas.
Perform bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
Complete petty cash reconciliations.
Bank cash and cheques.
Upload financial reporting information and transparency data to the organisation's website.
About YouYou will ideally have:

Previous experience in a Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator or similar role.
Strong accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking experience.
Experience processing payment runs and maintaining financial records.
Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
Previous experience of Rialtas would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer?

Up to £23.44 per hour
24 hours per week
3 days per week onsite
Flexibility on which days are worked
Immediate start available
Varied and rewarding interim finance opportunity
Opportunity to support a well-established organisation during a key period
If you're available at short notice and looking for a flexible part-time finance opportunity in the Exeter area, we would love to hear from you.

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