Finance Assistant (Keele)

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

Job summary

A finance-focused company in Chichester seeks a part-time Finance Assistant. Responsibilities include processing invoices and assisting in financial reports. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. This role offers flexible hours and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Study support for AAT

Employee ownership scheme

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar finance/accounts role.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning, and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and expenses.
• Matching purchase invoices to orders for accuracy.
• Entering invoices into Xero and the management system.
• Reconciling bank payments and receipts.
• Assisting with financial reports and data analysis.

Skills

Excel

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant

Location: Napier Offices, Keele University or Chichester (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Salary of £25,000 pro rata.
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the 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!