Finance Assistant

The Collective Network Limited; 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 support their finance operations. You will be crucial in managing daily finance tasks, including reconciliations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of finance experience, be comfortable with accounting software, and possess strong attention to detail. Flexible hours, generous holiday, and a friendly team await you in this supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

25 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays

Birthday day off

2 wellness days a year

Pension scheme

Regular socials with a supportive team

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.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily bank receipts and payments.
• Manage business card claims and balances.
• Own the accounts payable process.
• Support accounts receivable.
• Prepare VAT returns for review.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of key control accounts.
• Assist with monthly reporting and year-end schedules.
• Provide general finance administration support.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting software proficiency

Excel confidence

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Flexibility

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.

The role will involve :

• 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

What we're looking for :

• 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.