Accounts Assistant - Term Time Only

Huntress - Crawley; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Huntress is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support their busy Finance/Business team in Burgess Hill. This office-based position involves processing financial records, managing petty cash, and providing financial admin support, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency. Starting in September 2025, this term-time role offers 30 hours per week under a temp to fixed-term contract through July 2026, with a pro-rata salary of £17,312. Candidates passionate about making a difference are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach.
• Analytical skills with financial administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Process orders, receipts, invoices, and reconcile financial records.
• Maintain accurate accounts and liaise with suppliers and contractors.
• Support VAT returns.
• Manage petty cash and ensure best value in financial processes.
• Provide general financial admin support and guidance to staff.
• Handle financial queries from suppliers and stakeholders.
• Assist with filing and maintaining electronic records.
• Contribute to improving financial systems and processes.
• Cover reception and general office duties as required.

Job description

Finance Assistant

Burgess Hill, office based

Term Time Only – 30 hours per week– September 2025 start!

Temp to Fixed Term Contract end July 2026 potential to extend

24,790 FTE (Pro Rata salary 17,312)

We are looking for a detail–oriented Finance Assistant to support a busy Finance/Business team in a dynamic, fast–paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build on their financial administration experience and contribute to a rewarding cause.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process orders, receipts, invoices, and reconcile financial records
• Maintain accurate accounts and liaise with suppliers and contractors
• Support VAT returns
• Manage petty cash and ensure best value in financial processes
• Provide general financial admin support and guidance to staff
• Handle financial queries from suppliers and stakeholders
• Assist with filing and maintaining electronic records
• Contribute to improving financial systems and processes
• Cover reception and general office duties as required

If you are proactive, analytical, and passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.