Finance and Admin Assistant

Dickson O'Brien; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A small enterprise in Stockport is seeking a Finance and Admin Assistant. This role offers flexible part-time options and will initially require on-site work. The successful candidate will manage office administration, support finance operations, and contribute to team efforts. A background in customer service, confident communication, and intermediate Excel skills are essential. This is a retained role, and all suitable candidates will be interviewed on Teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate and above Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Take minutes and maintain office systems.
• Admin support for invoicing and sales.
• Set up the system for the new start-up.

Skills

Office Administration Experience

Finance Experience

Excellent communication skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Customer service experience

Job description

Overview

This SME business in Stockport is looking to recruit a Finance and Admin Assistant. The role is described as 5 days a week but part-time options are available (for example, 9.30am to 3pm or 8.30am to 2pm). The client is flexible and would like cover daily. The role will be based in Stockport, 4 days a week in the office initially, then 2 days at home.

Responsibilities

• Office Administration Experience
• Minute Taking
• Maintain office systems, records, and procedures
• Admin Support – Chasing PO, invoicing
• Admin Support for Sales
• Finance Experience
• Help set up the system for the new start-up company including inputting and reconciling information
• Experience of: VAT Returns
• Book-keeping
• Purchase ledger
• Credit control

Required Experience

• Previous experience in a customer facing role
• Confident written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and develop strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Intermediate and above Excel skills
• CIS experience would be highly desirable
• A curious nature with the ability to ask questions and challenge as required
• The ability to work well as part of a friendly team whilst still being effective independently
• This is a retained role with our agency – all suitable candidates will be met on Teams