Finance Assistant

Office Angels; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Basingstoke is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Finance Assistant to support the Finance Director. In this role, you will be responsible for issuing client invoices, reconciling bank accounts, and processing purchase invoices. Candidates should have 2-5 years of finance experience and be confident in using Xero. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant finance experience.
• Confident using Xero and familiar with accounting practices.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Issue accurate client invoices by the 5th of each month.
• Weekly credit control and client communications.
• Process purchase invoices, petty cash, and staff expenses.
• Reconcile multicurrency bank accounts and credit cards.
• Support VAT and EC submissions.

Skills

Finance experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Xero proficiency

Education

Studying towards an accountancy qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Temporary Finance Assistant - Basingstoke
Location: Basingstoke (Office-based)
Type: Temporary Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Interview Date: Week commencing 15 September 2025

We're recruiting for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support the Finance Director across a broad range of finance functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy team and contribute to key financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Issue accurate client invoices by the 5th of each month
• Weekly credit control and client communications
• Process purchase invoices, petty cash, and staff expenses
• Reconcile multicurrency bank accounts and credit cards
• Support VAT and EC submissions
• Liaise with suppliers, request quotes, and place orders
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• Maintain digital records and minimise paper filing
• Support general office management to ensure smooth operations

About You:

• 2-5 years of relevant finance experience
• Ideally studying towards an accountancy qualification
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident using Xero and familiar with accounting practices
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines

If you're ready to bring your finance skills to a dynamic team and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered!

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