Finance Assistant

Pursuit Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional services company in Chelmsford is seeking a Finance Assistant for a part-time, hybrid position (20-25 hours). The ideal candidate should have strong Excel skills, be AAT qualified, and possess an organized and proactive approach to finance tasks. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, sales ledger support, and payroll management. Salary ranges from £32,000 to £35,000 pro rata, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in finance-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations and cashbook processing.
• Sales ledger support and monthly management accounts assistance.
• Payroll management.
• Daily cashflow and import payment schedule updates.
• General finance team administrative support.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Organised and efficient approach to work

Enthusiasm for finance and administration

Education

AAT qualified

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant — Location: Chelmsford

Permanent | Hybrid, Part-time – 20-25 hours. Must be a car driver for travel to regular meetings where required. Salary £32,000 – £35,000 Pro Rata DOE.

Our client, a successful SME within the professional services industry, is seeking an organised, methodical and efficient finance professional with a proactive approach. You will work in a varied and dynamic environment, solve problems, and operate in a stand-alone role. A strong background in accounts and the ability to work under pressure are required.

Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations and cashbook processing
• Sales ledger support and monthly management accounts assistance
• Payroll
• Daily cashflow and import payment schedule updates
• General finance team administrative support

Experience / Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills
• Organised and efficient approach to work
• Enthusiasm for finance and administration
• AAT qualified

To Apply

Please send your CV and ideally include a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Please ensure your location is clearly stated on your CV. Our client will not be open to those looking to relocate at this stage. You must be within a 30 minute commute to Chelmsford. You must reside in the UK and have full rights to work (UK passport).

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

About Pursuit Resources Group

Pursuit Resources Group are an established recruitment agency based in Essex. We recruit across many industry sectors within Essex, Herts, Suffolk, London and beyond. We cover both the permanent and the temporary recruitment market. For more details visit our website at www.pursuitgroup.co.uk or find us on social media under @pursuit group. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn for the latest positions.