Finance Assistant

Orange Cat Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

6-month fixed-term contract

Friendly working environment

Possibility of permanent opportunity

Job summary

Orange Cat Recruitment seeks an experienced Finance Assistant to join a friendly organisation in Richmond on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on accounts payable, data entry, and general finance duties in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will have strong purchase ledger experience, high attention to detail, and be able to manage a busy workload. Part-time hours (3 days per week) apply, with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts payable or purchase ledger role.
• Experience preparing and processing weekly payment runs.
• Excellent data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confidence using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices and financial data accurately
• Preparing and processing weekly payment runs
• Managing accounts payable transactions and supplier queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounting and administrative duties

Skills

Accounts payable

Purchase ledger

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Richmond, Surrey

Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week

Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent

£19,200 (FTE equiv. £32,000)

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Finance Assistant to join a friendly and supportive organisation based in Richmond on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a busy environment where accuracy, attention to detail and a methodical approach are essential.

The position is initially for six months, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices and financial data accurately
• Preparing and processing weekly payment runs
• Managing accounts payable transactions and supplier queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounting and administrative duties

About You

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in an accounts payable or purchase ledger role
• Experience preparing and processing weekly payment runs
• Excellent data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confidence using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
• A positive, flexible and hands-on approach
• You will be comfortable working independently as well as being part of a small, supportive team.

What's on Offer?

• Part-time hours 3 days per week
• A 6-month fixed-term contract
• Friendly and welcoming working environment
• An interesting and varied finance role
• The possibility of a permanent opportunity

We welcome applications from candidates who are immediately available as well as those currently working and serving a notice period.

If you are an experienced Finance Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Richmond, we would love to hear from you.