Finance Assistant

Rushcliffe Borough Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in West Bridgford is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant for an 18-month contract. The role involves financial reporting, reconciliations, and communication with suppliers and customers. Ideal candidates should have experience in finance, strong numeracy, and communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and benefits like reduced leisure centre membership and generous leave.

Benefits

Reduced membership of onsite leisure centre

Free car parking

Rushcliffe Rewards

Generous annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a financial services environment.
• Experience of dealing with third parties via telephone and in person.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in writing and verbally.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic administrative support as required by Financial Services.
• Assist Finance Technicians with posting cash and sales invoices.
• Deal with internal and external customers via telephone and email.
• Upload invoices from suppliers.
• Update and set up supplier and customer details on finance system.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Analytical skills

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A*-C)

Job description

Are you inquisitive, good with figures and customers, and want to be part of a great team? If so, Rushcliffe Borough Council could have the perfect Finance Assistant opportunity for you!

Location: Rushcliffe, NG2 7YG

Salary: £24,432 – £24,528 per annum pro rata

Hours: 22.5 hours

Job Type: Part Time, 18 Month contract

About Us

Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high quality services to more than 110,000 residents in a borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. Our Council offices are located in West Bridgford, Nottingham in a purpose-built office and leisure centre facility, Rushcliffe Arena.

Finance Assistant – The Role

A temporary part‑time opportunity has arisen within Financial Services working within our small but busy team providing daily support to our Systems & Performance Officer, Suppliers and Customers. The role is varied, covering sundry debtors, creditors, financial reporting, financial reconciliations, insurance administration, and payroll.

We require a strong team player and an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing with proven analytical skills. It will be essential that you possess a good level of spreadsheet skills with the experience and ability to communicate financial data to both internal and external customers or colleagues.

This is a superb opportunity to expand or develop new knowledge and skills due to wide ranging nature of the role!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide basic administrative support as required by Financial Services to achieve agreed targets, objectives and timetables
• Assist Finance Technicians with posting cash and sales invoices to the sales ledger
• Deal with internal and external customers on the telephone and via email and take payments by card over the telephone
• Upload invoices from suppliers
• Update and set up supplier and customer details on the finance system

Finance Assistant – You

• Experience of working within a financial services environment
• Experience of dealing with third parties via the telephone and in person
• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A*-C) or a relevant Level 2 qualification
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in both writing and verbally
• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills

Benefits Of Working For Rushcliffe Borough Council

• Working in purpose-built offices with reduced membership of the onsite leisure centre
• Free car parking
• Rushcliffe Rewards – save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers
• Generous annual leave and opportunities to buy and sell leave
• An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development
• Local Government pension scheme
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes

Rushcliffe Borough Council supports flexible and part time working in line with the needs of the public that we serve, and the business needs of the Council. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smart way of working and ensures we can find and support the mix of talent and experience we need. We are open to a chat about flexible working possibilities when you apply for a job with us.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025

Interviews: W/C 8th December 2025

To submit your CV for this Finance Assistant opportunity, click ‘Apply’ now!