Finance Assistant
- Hourly Salary: £14.00 to £15.50
- Location: Haddenham
- Job Type: Part-time (25-26 hours per week, flexible across 4 or 5 days)
We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our busy Commercial office team. This role involves managing the accounts mailbox, ensuring information is actioned correctly, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year's experience in a finance or accounts department and be proficient in using accounting software packages.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage the accounts mailbox daily, ensuring all incoming mail is promptly actioned.
- Load all invoices into the QX accounts system and handle invoice queries to resolution.
- Manage pro forma invoice requests and supplier payments as per agreed SLA.
- Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts and supplier statements.
- Perform daily banking updates and assist in month-end accounts preparation.
- Support internal/external audits and provide ad-hoc administrative duties for the department.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Good numeracy and basic to intermediate Excel skills (V-lookups and basic pivot tables).
- Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office & Outlook with effective inbox management.
- At least 1 year's experience in a finance or accounts role with accounting software proficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Organised, methodical, and able to prioritise work tasks with flexibility to meet changing priorities.
- Confidence in interacting with internal and external stakeholders for query resolution.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 to £15.50, dependent on skills and experience.
- Part-time flexible working hours across 4 days per week.
- Pro rata 5 weeks' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with additional days for long service.
- Pension scheme with auto-enrolment (5% + 3% contributions).
- Life cover (x3 annual salary).
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Free tea, coffee, and fruit, plus onsite parking with EV charging facilities.
To apply for this Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.