Finance Assistant

CLEARLINE RECRUITMENT LTD; Hove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Hove is seeking a temporary Finance Assistant to manage financial transactions and maintain accurate records. This part-time position requires strong communication and organisational skills. Candidates should have experience with spreadsheets and IT, with knowledge of bookkeeping principles being a plus. Join a supportive team making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Weekly competitive pay

Holiday pay

Opportunity to support individuals

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions using online banking.
• Reconcile accounts, cash, and credit card transactions.
• Support volunteers with financial tasks.

Skills

Record-keeping

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

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

The 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)

The 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.