Temporary Executive Assistant – Finance & Operations Support
£18 to £20 per hour dependant on experience
Monday to Friday - 37.50 hours per week
Manchester City Centre based
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 at home
Starting from 1st April until the end of May

We’re working on behalf of a well?established transport organisation to recruit a Temporary Executive Assistant to provide high?quality administrative and finance support across several teams. This is a varied and hands?on role, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of operations and supporting senior staff members.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator who is confident juggling priorities, comfortable working with finance systems, and enjoys supporting others to work efficiently.

Duties will involve:

• Providing effective administrative and operational support to multiple internal teams.
• Carrying out straightforward analysis, reporting and troubleshooting tasks.
• Supporting the finance function by managing and responding to shared mailboxes (including accounts payable, finance and commissioning).
• Using D365 for supplier invoice logging, approval requests, chasing and tracking invoices.
• Setting up suppliers, processing payments and maintaining accurate records.
• Reviewing commissioning and procurement forms.
• Raising requisitions and purchase orders within D365.
• Supporting the Finance Director with diary management, booking meetings and rooms, and handling ad?hoc requests.

Do you have the following:

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, PA or senior administrative role.
• Confidence supporting finance teams and working with financial processes.
• Strong working knowledge of D365 (or similar finance/ERP systems).
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• A proactive, detail?focused approach with a collaborative mindset.

You must be able to interview and start immediately and be able to commit to the role until the end of May 2026.

Interested? 

Please contact Ruth today on 07570251230 or email [email protected] for a confidential chat.

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