Finance Assistant

Health Economics and Outcomes Research LTD; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in health economics seeks a detail-oriented Finance Assistant for a 12-month hybrid contract. The role involves managing financial records, processing transactions, and supporting various finance activities. Ideal for individuals who value flexibility and are eager to advance in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

Private health insurance

Learning culture with study bursaries

Annual leave purchase scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Special leave days for weddings and moving

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts, or administrative role.
• Familiarity with financial tools desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records and processing transactions.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Monitoring the finance team inbox and responding to queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to interpret financial data

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Location:Hybrid
Hours:22.5 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)
Contract Type:Fixed term for 12 months

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and values flexibility? We’re looking for afinance assistantto join our welcoming and supportive team on a12-month fixed-term contract. Thishybrid roleoffers the best of both worlds, working remotely while staying connected with colleagues at our Cardiff office. It’s a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance function where your work will truly make a difference.

Whether you're returning to work, seeking part-time hours to balance other commitments, or looking to grow your experience in a friendly and professional setting, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our financial processes. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions in a timely manner, and supporting a range of finance activities. Your attention to detail and organisational skills will help ensure compliance with internal controls and financial regulations, while also contributing to effective reporting and informed decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate accounts records on the finance system on a timely basis
• Monitoring the central finance team inbox, providing timely responses and escalating queries as appropriate
• Maintaining the purchase order system and ensuring all purchases have appropriate approvals in place
• Processing of purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently
• Preparing payments on banking systems for suppliers, expenses etc.
• Providing support in the purchase of project related purchases and co-ordinating with the client contracts team to ensure pass through to client
• Supporting other ad-hoc purchasing requirements
• Processing of expenses claims
• Collating and entering credit card payments and reconciling within the finance system
• Supporting the finance team in the preparation of monthly management accounts, and associated financial reporting
• Supporting the finance team in the preparation of year-end financial information and budget preparation
• Providing ad hoc financial support and information to key internal stakeholders
• Other business operational support as required

Skills, knowledge and experience:

We’re looking for someone who can bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Experience in a finance, accounts, or administrative role
• Demonstrable experience using financial systems and tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central (desirable)
• Ability to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies or trends
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills for liaising with colleagues, suppliers, and clients
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and a commitment to upholding it
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Awareness of relevant financial legislation and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of standard financial processes and documentation
• An understanding of financial principles such as accruals, prepayments, and VAT treatment

If you are eager to advance your career in finance and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

We’re committed to ensuring a smooth and transparent recruitment experience.

• Initial conversation: Shortlisted candidates will first be invited to an informal conversation with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. This is a chance for you to learn more about the role, ask any questions, and for us to get to know you better.
• Formal interview: Candidates who progress from the initial stage will be invited to a formal interview with the hiring manager. This is scheduled to take place on15th Julyat ourHEOR Cardiff office.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A ‘learning’ culture focused on personal development and supported by study bursaries
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private health insurance with AXA Health
• Range of high street, supermarket, restaurant, gym membership, holiday and entertainment discounts via Sodexho
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employees are given an additional day of leave for: their wedding and moving house
• Annual leave purchase scheme of up to 10 additional days’ leave per year

If you would like to request any reasonable adjustment, for any part of the recruitment process (including application), please let us know by emailing [e-mail]