Finance Assistant

Astute Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Time Finance Assistant for a role based in Derby. This position involves 25 hours of work per week within a small finance team, allowing for hands-on experience in various finance functions. Key responsibilities include managing supplier accounts, processing invoices, preparing payments, and supporting audit preparations. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers a great opportunity for growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working within a finance or accounts team.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Well-organised with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude, happy to support colleagues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new supplier accounts and ensuring all details are accurate and complete.
• Verifying and processing invoices efficiently through the relevant systems.
• Preparing weekly BACS payments and maintaining accurate payment records.
• Reconciling ledgers, statements, and bank accounts on a regular basis.
• Managing company credit card accounts, including issuing statements, chasing receipts, and recording transactions.
• Supporting audit preparation by gathering required financial documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Proficiency in MS Office

Tools

Sage

Job description

Finance Assistant Part‑Time 25hrs per week 17,000 DOE Derby

Astute Recruitment is exclusively recruiting on behalf of our client for a Part‑Time Finance Assistant based in Derby. This is a 25‑hour per week role within a small but busy finance team, providing an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a range of finance functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up new supplier accounts and ensuring all details are accurate and complete
• Verifying and processing invoices efficiently through the relevant systems
• Preparing weekly BACS payments and maintaining accurate payment records
• Reconciling ledgers, statements, and bank accounts on a regular basis
• Managing company credit card accounts, including issuing statements, chasing receipts, and recording transactions
• Supporting audit preparation by gathering required financial documentation

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year experience working within a finance or accounts team
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Well‑organised with the ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Sage is advantageous but not essential
• Team‑oriented with a positive attitude, happy to support colleagues when needed