Finance Assistant

Part-time | 25 hours per week | Hybrid (London)

We are looking for a proactive and organised Finance Assistant to support a busy finance function. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and ensure smooth-running processes across accounts receivable, payable, payroll, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable – raise invoices, maintain customer records, reconcile reports, and check contract accuracy.
• Credit control – monitor outstanding debts and highlight potential risks.
• Accounts payable – process, code, and pay invoices, and manage vendor setup.
• Expenses & credit cards – code, reconcile, ensure VAT accuracy, and follow approval processes.
• Payroll – liaise with payroll bureau, check accuracy, manage HMRC payments, and support employees with queries.
• Cash management – process receipts/payments, update daily cashflow, and reconcile.
• Month-end – journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Reporting & analysis – support monthly accounts and ad hoc reporting.
• Compliance – ensure financial processes meet relevant policies and regulations.
• Additional support – occasional cover for international accounts and light support for office management (utilities, contractors, fire safety).

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a small accounts team.
• Knowledge of reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and VAT.
• Confident with accounting software and Excel.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage tasks independently.
• Detail-oriented, numerate, and confident in questioning processes when needed.

The details

• Hours: 25 per week (ideally spread across 5 days).
• Hybrid working: Minimum of 3 days per week in the office (Tue–Thu).
• Reports to: Head of Finance.

Apply today to be considered for this excellent part-time Finance Assistant opportunity.

Please note:

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