Finance Assistant - Temporary

Finance Assistant (Temporary) 📍 Wimborne | £14.93 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Immediate Start Are you an experienced Finance Assistant with Purchase Ledger experience? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a…

Pay rate £14.93/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 October 2026

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Finance Assistant (Temporary)

📍 Wimborne | £14.93 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant with Purchase Ledger experience? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a school in Wimborne for a temporary Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team for an initial 2-4 week assignment.

This role has arisen due to a backlog of invoices following the implementation of a new finance system, and they are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide immediate support.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing a high volume of purchase ledger invoices
Managing invoice approvals and declines
Updating and maintaining accurate financial records
Supporting the wider finance team with administrative finance tasks
Assisting in clearing the existing invoice backlogSkills & Experience Required:

Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience
Experience using Intact or Sage 200 software
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a teamWhat's on Offer?

£14.93 per hour
Immediate start available
37.5-hour working week (8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday)
One-hour lunch break
Complimentary lunch during term time
Free on-site parking
Friendly and supportive team environmentIf you are available immediately and have the relevant finance experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that, as this role is based within a school environment, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and complete safeguarding compliance checks prior to starting.

Benefits of becoming an Office Angels Temp:

Weekly Pay
Up to 28 days annual leave
Dedicated consultant to support your job search
First opportunity to see permanent positions
Access to free eyecare vouchers
Temp of the Month awards
Access to Boost, for online discounts
Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
Discount schemes
Access to Well-being platforms
FREE access to online LinkedIn Learning courses.Next steps… Contact Kat Bennett at Office Angels South Coast at (url removed) to hear about this or other opportunities. Alternatively, upload your CV to the Office Angels Website homepage.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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