Finance Assistant

Orange Cat Recruitment; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and welcoming working env.

Possibility of permanent opportunity

Job summary

Orange Cat Recruitment is hiring a Finance Assistant for a busy Richmond-based finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on accounts payable, data entry and reconciliations, with opportunity for permanent progression. Part-time hours (3 days/week) and a friendly environment are offered.

The ideal candidate will have strong data entry skills, experience in purchase ledger and the ability to work accurately under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger.
• 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.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Positive, flexible and hands-on approach; able to work independently.

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

Independence

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

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

About You

• 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.