Finance Assistant

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Assistant for a temporary part-time role in Hove. The successful candidate will manage financial transactions, maintain records, and support volunteers. Candidates should have strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and experience with spreadsheets. This role offers competitive pay and an opportunity to gain experience in a charitable setting.

Benefits

Weekly competitive pay

Holiday pay

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Availability from September 2025.
• Recent experience using spreadsheets.
• Understanding of bookkeeping principles (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions using online banking.
• Allocate income to client sub-accounts.
• Reconcile accounts, cash, and credit card transactions.

Skills

Record-keeping with spreadsheets

IT proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Overview

Role: Finance Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Hove

Hours: Part-time, approx. 16 hours per week - 9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (with flexibility)

Pay: £12.21 - £13.50 per hour

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join one of our clients on a temporary basis in Hove. This is a part-time position running from September 2025 - January 2026, with the potential to extend.

Benefits

• Weekly competitive pay
• Holiday pay
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work supporting individuals
• Gain experience with accounting software in a charitable setting
• Join a supportive, values-driven team environment

Requirements

• Availability from September 2025
• Recent experience using spreadsheets for record-keeping
• Proficiency and confidence in IT use
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage tasks independently
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Understanding of bookkeeping principles (desirable)
• Experience using Xero accounting software (desirable)

Role

• Manage financial transactions on behalf of clients using online banking
• Correctly allocate income to client sub-accounts
• Communicate with colleagues to ensure accounts remain within authorised limits
• Make weekly cash allowances and grant payments as required
• Maintain accurate records using accounting software
• Reconcile accounts, cash, and credit card transactions
• Work with internal teams to ensure up-to-date client financial records
• Support volunteers with financial tasks where required

If you're keen to join a dedicated organisation making a positive impact, then please apply to this Finance Assistant role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm