Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover) in Doncaster

Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location: Office-based, Doncaster
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover (approx. 12 months)
Salary: Competitive (above National Minimum Wage)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Power & Infrastructure Resourcing Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Doncaster-based team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This role plays a key part in supporting the finance function, with responsibility for processing timesheets from a bespoke system, preparing purchase orders and invoices, and providing financial administration support for our growing rail and infrastructure workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of weekly timesheets
• Submitting staff hours to the payroll provider on a weekly basis
• Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry
• Managing contingent staff and contractor records
• Maintaining multiple Excel spreadsheets for the Finance Department
• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and expenses
• Assisting the Accounts Manager with ad-hoc administrative and reporting tasks
• Providing customer service support, responding to queries related to pay, billing, and financial processes with clear and professional communication

About You

• Previous experience in a payroll or finance assistant role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail (essential for this role)
• Confident working with numbers and financial data
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs essential)
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet weekly deadlines
• A positive, professional team player

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy and established recruitment and finance team