Job Description: Interim Finance AssistantLocation: Manchester (Hybrid Working Model)
Rate: Up to £200 per day
Contract Type: Interim / Temporary Assignment
Sector: Public Sector - Transport
OverviewA large public sector transport organisation in Manchester is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Assistant to support its busy finance function during a period of increased operational activity. This role will work across financial processing, reconciliations, procurement support, and financial control, ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory and audit requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Processing & Reporting

• Support efficient accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Prepare and post banking journals, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and investigating variances.
• Contribute to the delivery of timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial information.

Procurement & Commissioning Support

• Support procurement and commissioning activity, ensuring compliance with public sector financial regulations.
• Assist with contract and purchase order administration.
• Ensure documentation meets standards for audit, transparency, and value for money.

Financial Controls & Governance

• Help maintain strong financial controls, policies, and processes.
• Support audit requirements by preparing evidence and responding to queries.
• Monitor adherence to financial regulations and internal procedures.

Stakeholder Support

• Manage shared finance email inboxes, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
• Build positive working relationships across the organisation, providing clear and accessible financial guidance to stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in finance, procurement, commissioning, and operational teams.

Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential

• Experience in a finance assistant, finance officer, or similar transactional finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial transaction processing within a complex, high‑volume environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence using spreadsheets (Excel), finance systems, and data tools.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to interpret financial policies and communicate clearly with non‑finance colleagues.

Desirable

• Background in the public sector or transport/logistics environment.
• Working towards a CCAB accountancy qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting procurement or commissioning processes.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Description: Interim Finance AssistantLocation: Manchester (Hybrid Working Model)
Rate: Up to £200 per day
Contract Type: Interim / Temporary Assignment
Sector: Public Sector - Transport
OverviewA large public sector transport organisation in Manchester is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Assistant to support its busy finance function during a period of increased operational activity. This role will work across financial processing, reconciliations, procurement support, and financial control, ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory and audit requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Processing & Reporting

• Support efficient accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Prepare and post banking journals, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and investigating variances.
• Contribute to the delivery of timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial information.

Procurement & Commissioning Support

• Support procurement and commissioning activity, ensuring compliance with public sector financial regulations.
• Assist with contract and purchase order administration.
• Ensure documentation meets standards for audit, transparency, and value for money.

Financial Controls & Governance

• Help maintain strong financial controls, policies, and processes.
• Support audit requirements by preparing evidence and responding to queries.
• Monitor adherence to financial regulations and internal procedures.

Stakeholder Support

• Manage shared finance email inboxes, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
• Build positive working relationships across the organisation, providing clear and accessible financial guidance to stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in finance, procurement, commissioning, and operational teams.

Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential

• Experience in a finance assistant, finance officer, or similar transactional finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial transaction processing within a complex, high‑volume environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence using spreadsheets (Excel), finance systems, and data tools.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to interpret financial policies and communicate clearly with non‑finance colleagues.

Desirable

• Background in the public sector or transport/logistics environment.
• Working towards a CCAB accountancy qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting procurement or commissioning processes.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk