Finance Assistant

Berry Recruitment Group; Camborne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Group is recruiting a Finance Assistant in Camborne on a part-time, fixed-term basis to the end of March 2027, starting as soon as possible. The role combines finance duties with general office support in a small, busy team.

Hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, 22.5 hours per week across three days. Salary ranges from 30,518 to 32,061 pro rata, with potential to develop in a supportive, payroll-aware environment and contribute to monthly management accounts, VAT submissions and year-end

Qualifications

• Experience with income and expenditure, budget monitoring, VAT and PAYE
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
• AAT qualification or similar finance qualification is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, cashflows and bank reconciliations
• Process supplier invoices and payments, including BACS payments
• Assist with payroll and pension processing
• Maintain receipt and payment accounts
• Process VAT submissions
• Update the cash book and post accounting records
• Monitor expenditure and assist with budget preparation
• Credit control and reconciliation of creditor accounts
• Prepare and issue invoices
• Assist with year-end accounts and financial statements
• Support internal and external audit requirements
• Produce ad hoc financial reports as required
• Respond to finance-related queries
• Ensure required financial information is accurately maintained on the organisation's website

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Excel

Microsoft Office

Financial software

VAT knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant in Camborne on a part-time, fixed-term basis to the end of March'27 to start as soon as possible.

Contract: Fixed Term, 5 months until the end of March 2027
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week
Working hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
Salary: 30,518- 32,061 pro rata

This is a varied role combining Finance Assistant responsibilities with wider office support. You will work closely with the Finance Officer, supporting the effective day-to-day management of the organisation's finances and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, cashflows and bank reconciliations
• Process supplier invoices and payments, including BACS payments
• Assist with payroll and pension processing
• Maintain receipt and payment accounts
• Process VAT submissions
• Update the cash book and post accounting records
• Monitor expenditure and assist with budget preparation
• Credit control and reconciliation of creditor accounts
• Prepare and issue invoices
• Assist with year-end accounts and financial statements
• Support internal and external audit requirements
• Produce ad hoc financial reports as required
• Respond to finance-related queries
• Ensure required financial information is accurately maintained on the organisation's website

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Skills with income and expenditure, budget monitoring, VAT and PAYE
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
• Experience using financial/accounting software
• Good understanding of VAT
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise your workload
• A professional and confidential approach
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a small, busy team

An AAT qualification, or similar finance qualification would also be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant looking for a part-time, 3-day-a-week position, offering a varied workload across finance and administration

Fixed term until the end of March .5 hours per week 30,518- 32,061 pro rata

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.