Finance Assistant (Part-Time, 30 Hours)
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: Circa £30,000 FTE (approx. £24k-£25k pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Start: ASAP - immediate availability preferred

I'm currently supporting a long-standing client of ours in Hemel Hempstead who are looking to bring in a capable and hands-on Finance Assistant on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). This is a genuinely varied and busy role within a small, friendly finance team - ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, structure and keeping the numbers in excellent shape.

The organisation is looking for someone who can settle in quickly, work independently, and take responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations through to month-end.

The Role

You'll take the lead on maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the Head of Finance with all core bookkeeping duties, including:
* Processing and posting invoices, expenses and payment requests
* Recording income/expenditure and maintaining accurate ledgers
* Managing direct debits, petty cash and staff expense claims
* Running BACS payments and reconciling supplier statements
* Handling the credit control process and resolving supplier/customer queries
* Completing charge card and bank reconciliations
* Preparing journals (accruals, prepayments, deferred income, etc.)
* Reconciling balance sheet accounts
* Supporting payroll checks and cost-centre allocations
* Ordering office supplies and assisting with general finance admin

About You
We're looking for someone who's confident in a Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper role and happy working with minimal supervision.
Essential experience includes:
* Strong background in bookkeeping or transactional finance
* Good Excel/Microsoft Office skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines
* Clear and professional communication skills
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential):
* AAT qualification
* Experience in not-for-profit, public sector or community-focused environments
* QuickBooks or similar accounting system experience

What They're Looking For
* Someone who can start as soon as possible
* A steady, organised finance professional who enjoys a busy, varied role
* Ideally someone local to Hemel or nearby

If this sounds like a good fit, please apply. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted quickly, as interviews may take place on a rolling basis.

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