Finance Assistant (Chichester)

Napier; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services company in Chichester is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial tasks. This role is suitable for those with 2+ years in finance and excellent Excel skills. You will process invoices, assist in financial reporting, and maintain records. The position offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and study support for AAT qualification.

Benefits

Study support for AAT

Access to employee ownership scheme

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar finance/accounts role.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, for data manipulation and reporting.
• Excellent organisation, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices, expenses, and staff credit card statements.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and ensuring accurate coding.
• Running reports and analysing financial data to support management decisions.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant

Location: Napier Offices, Chichester or Keele (Hybrid)

Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 20–25 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days (negotiable)

Start Date: Beginning of October 2025

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our friendly team in Keele. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a good head for numbers. This role would suit someone who is currently studying towards their AAT qualification, or who is keen to do so. We will provide study support as part of your development.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing purchase invoices, expenses, and staff credit card statements.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and ensuring accurate coding.
• Assisting with raising and processing client sales invoices.
• Entering sales and purchase invoices into Xero and the agency’s management system.
• Reconciling bank payments and receipts.
• Assisting Account Managers with setting up jobs, quotes, and purchase orders.
• Helping with media buying purchase orders and monthly client invoicing.
• Running reports and analysing financial data to support management decisions.
• Maintaining financial records and filing systems.
• Supporting ad-hoc finance tasks and office administration, including answering calls and greeting visitors.

What you’ll need

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar finance/accounts role.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, for data manipulation and reporting.
• Excellent organisation, planning, and communication skills.
• A proactive and confident approach to problem-solving and liaising with colleagues.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £25,000 pro rata.
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the Chichester (or Keele) office, remainder from home.
• Flexible part-time hours (20–25 per week across 4 or 5 days).
• Study support for AAT (if required).
• Access to our employee ownership scheme.
• Fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development.

How to apply

If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to grow your career in finance within a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join us at Napier!