Finance Assistant

The Collective Network; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing creative agency in Towcester is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to ensure smooth day-to-day finance operations. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in finance, be comfortable with accounting software, and possess strong communication skills. The role offers flexible hours, 25 days of holiday, plus wellness days and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible, part-time hours

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Your birthday off

Pension scheme

Regular socials

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in finance is essential.
• Strong Excel skills are required.
• Attention to detail is critical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily bank receipts and payments.
• Manage business card claims and balances.
• Own the accounts payable process.
• Support accounts receivable tasks.
• Prepare VAT returns for review.

Skills

2+ years' experience in a finance role

Comfortable with accounting software

Confident in Excel

Strong attention to detail

A clear, professional communicator

Flexible and adaptable

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Job description

Part-Time Finance Assistant - Towcester

I'm currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a growing creative agency. They work on exciting projects across sport, entertainment and special events, and pride themselves on being a collaborative, down-to-earth team who enjoy what they do.

This is a part-time, permanent role, reporting directly to the Financial Controller, where you'll be key to keeping the day-to-day finance function running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling daily bank receipts and payments (multi-currency)
• Managing business card claims and balances
• Owning the accounts payable process from inbox to supplier reconciliation
• Supporting accounts receivable
• Preparing VAT returns for review
• Monthly reconciliations of key control accounts
• Assisting with monthly reporting, period close, and year-end schedules
• General finance administration and ad-hoc team support

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a finance role
• Comfortable with accounting software and confident in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and a love for process
• A clear, professional communicator
• Flexible and adaptable - happy to help out across a small, hands-on team
• AAT or equivalent qualification would be a bonus, but not essential

What’s on offer

• Flexible, part-time hours with hybrid working
• 25 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays + winter break
• Your birthday off, plus 2 wellness days a year
• Pension scheme
• Regular socials with a genuinely supportive team
• Training and development opportunities

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a friendly, ambitious business where you'll be valued and your contribution really matters.