Interim Part Time Finance Assistant

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation in the local community.Working closely with the Finance Manager,…

Pay rate £14 – £16/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 11 September 2026

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Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation in the local community.Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate financial administration across the organisation.This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied finance position and takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient transactional finance support.

Key Responsibilities

Processing purchase invoices, payments, receipts and expense claims.
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial administration.
Performing bank, cash and balance sheet reconciliations.
Managing accounts payable and supporting accounts receivable activities.
Processing income from multiple revenue streams and ensuring accurate allocation of funds.
Assisting with supplier account queries and payment runs.
Supporting payroll administration and maintaining payroll documentation.
Assisting with monthly reporting and year-end preparation.
Supporting compliance with financial controls, policies and audit requirements.
Providing professional support to colleagues on finance-related queries.About You

You will have:

Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
The ability to manage confidential information with discretion.Desirable experience includes:

Payroll administration.
Supporting audit or year-end processes.
Experience working within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
Knowledge of Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
What's on Offer?

A varied and rewarding finance role.
Flexible part-time working arrangements.
The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Manager.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Long-term career stability within an established organisation.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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