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Finance Assistant - Temp to Perm

Robert Half
Posted 15 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8 6DF, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Robert Half is seeking a Finance Assistant for a temp-to-perm role based in Royston, with a transition to permanent employment after three months.
  • The position involves high-volume Accounts Payable processing, managing a shared AP inbox, and supporting Accounts Receivable functions.
  • Candidates should have experience in AP and/or AR functions, with proficiency in Excel and strong time management skills.
  • The role offers a hybrid work model, with three days in-office and two days working from home, and a salary range dependent on experience.
  • Interested candidates should be available immediately or on short notice to apply for this exclusive opportunity.

Finance Assistant (Temp-to-Perm) - Royston

Robert Half are working exclusively with a globally recognised business based in Royston, currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, ideally transitioning to permanent after 3 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation with real global reach - whether you're an experienced finance professional or a bright, ambitious junior ready to learn and grow.

The Role

Working closely with a supportive and collaborative finance team, you'll be involved in:

  • High-volume Accounts Payable (AP) processing

  • Managing a shared AP inbox - strong time management is key

  • Supporting Accounts Receivable (AR) functions - including cash collection and aged debt review

  • Month-end (ME) support - mainly handled by the ME lead, but occasional assistance with:

    • Invoice registration

    • PO/invoice discrepancy resolution

  • Opportunity to work on an AP automation project - great exposure to process improvement

Who We're Looking For
  • Experience in AP and/or AR functions

  • Confident managing shared inboxes and juggling competing deadlines

  • Comfortable querying invoice/PO mismatches with internal teams

  • Proficient with Excel

  • Can-do attitude, able to work both independently and as part of a team

This role would suit either:? A seasoned finance assistant who enjoys stability and a well-structured workload, or? A junior candidate who's switched on, fast-learning, and eager to gain project exposure

Working Pattern & Culture
  • Hybrid model: 3 days in-office (Royston), 2 days WFH

  • Fridays are remote + earlier finish

  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with early finish Friday)

  • Month-end is a busy period - holidays typically not taken during this time

Interested?

If you're available immediately or on short notice and keen to join a reputable, global organisation with hybrid flexibility and interesting projects on the horizon, we want to hear from you.

Please apply today or get in touch to learn more - this role is exclusive to us, and interviews will take place quickly.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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