Temporary Finance Officer - 6 months

Reference: EKFOLAN_1783410650

Finance Officer (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: £28,000 to £38,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed-Term, 6 Months

Location: Lancaster
Hours: Full-Time

We are seeking a proactive and organised Finance Officer to join an established team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance administration skills who enjoys working in a varied, hands-on role within a supportive environment.

This position is ideal for someone who has achieved AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) and has experience in day-to-day finance operations. The role focuses on transactional finance and does not include management accounts or profit and loss reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Raising and processing sales invoices
  • Data entry and maintaining accurate financial records using Scribe accounting software
  • Basic bookkeeping and reconciliation tasks
  • Managing petty cash
  • Processing payroll and maintaining payroll records
  • Assisting with general finance administration as required
  • Ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date

About You

You will have:

  • AAT Level 2 qualification (minimum)
  • Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role
  • Good bookkeeping knowledge and strong numerical skills
  • Experience with invoice processing and financial data entry
  • Payroll processing experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Confidence using accounting software (experience with Scribe is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

What We Offer

  • Salary of £28,000 to £38,000, depending on experience
  • A supportive and friendly working environment
  • A varied role with responsibility from day one
  • The opportunity to make an immediate impact during a six-month contract

If you are an organised finance professional looking for your next opportunity and enjoy working in a busy finance function, we'd love to hear from you.

[email protected]

07345 702 491

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£14.36 - £19.49
Per hour
GBP14.36 - GBP19.49 per hour
Added 07/07/2026
Reference: EKFOLAN_1783410650

Temporary Finance Officer - 6 months

Lancashire, United Kingdom Temporary Accountancy & Finance

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