Finance Assistant

Tate; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid after training

Flexible hours

On-site training in Welwyn Garden City

Job summary

Tate is seeking a Finance Support Officer on a part-time, temporary basis in Welwyn Garden City. The role focuses on accurate processing and oversight of contractor invoices, with flexible hours and on-site training, followed by hybrid working.

The successful candidate will bring strong administration and finance support skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and Outlook. The position offers 12 hours per week with a flexible pattern.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a finance or accounts support role.
• Desirable: SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy of invoices received by the Facilities Management Services team.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure invoices are correctly authorised.
• Communicate with contractors to resolve invoice queries.
• Process contractor invoices and credit notes.
• Reconcile contractor statements.
• Manage a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) customer schedule.
• Ensure customers are charged accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide general administrative and finance support as required.
• Undertake other ad hoc duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Outlook

Independent work

Prioritisation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Support Officer (Part-Time)

Location: Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1FT
Contract: Temporary (12 October 2026 - 10 January 2027)
Hours: 12 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible, 2 days per week (days and hours to be agreed)
Hourly rate: £16.89ph

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Support Officer to join a busy Facilities Management team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and finance support skills who enjoys working with accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy of invoices received by the Facilities Management Services team
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure invoices are correctly authorised
• Communicate with contractors to resolve invoice queries
• Process contractor invoices and credit notes
• Reconcile contractor statements
• Manage a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) customer schedule
• Ensure customers are charged accurately and in a timely manner
• Provide general administrative and finance support as required
• Undertake other ad hoc duties appropriate to the role

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively

Desirable

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts support role
• SAP experience

Additional Information

• Initial training will be delivered on-site in Welwyn Garden City.
• Hybrid working will be available following successful completion of training.
• Working hours are flexible and will be discussed with the successful candidate.
• Ideal for candidates seeking a part-time role with work-life balance and flexibility.
• If you have strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience supporting finance processes, we'd love to hear from you.