Finance Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant located in Chelmsford. This part-time, hybrid position requires strong Excel skills and AAT qualification. Key responsibilities include bank reconciliations, payroll, and providing administrative support to the finance team. Candidates must be within a 30-minute commute to Chelmsford and have full rights to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experienced in working within a varied and dynamic environment.
• A proactive approach to working.
• Able to work well within a stand-alone position.

Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations and cashbook processing.
• Sales ledger support and monthly management accounts assistance.
• Payroll processing.
• 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

Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Contract: Permanent Hybrid, Part-time. Must be a car driver for travel to regular meetings where required.

Hours: 20-25 hours; Structured. Flexible.

Salary: 32,000 - 35,000 Pro Rata DOE

About the role

Our client, a successful SME within the professional services industry, is seeking an organised, methodical and efficient finance professional who has a proactive approach to working. You will be experienced in working within a varied and dynamic environment. You will be a problem solver and someone who is able to work well within a stand-alone position. You will have a strong background in accounts and able to work under pressure.

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 in place / UK passport.

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