Finance Assistant - Part Time

Tate; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established organization in Eastleigh is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join their team. You will support the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial management tasks, oversee accounts, and ensure accurate bookkeeping. The ideal candidate will have AAT Level 2 qualifications and relevant experience, along with strong communication and IT skills. This role offers a supportive working environment and excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave (pro rata).

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

On-site parking

A supportive working environment

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) qualified or working towards.
• Previous experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts and administrative activities.
• Accurately record purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accounts are balanced.
• Support the Finance Manager and wider team.
• Assist with monthly departmental accounts.

Skills

AAT Level 2 qualified or working towards

Experience in a similar finance role

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Attention to detail

Confident IT skills, including MS Excel

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Job description

Finance Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Romsey

Salary: circa £26,000-£27,000 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 15-20 per week

Our client, a well-established organisation that values its employees, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis. This role will provide essential support to the Finance Manager in the day-to-day management of the organisation's finances.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• On-site parking
• A supportive working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts and administrative activities
• Accurately record purchases, receipts, and payments
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accounts are balanced
• Support the Finance Manager and wider team with ad hoc accounting and reporting tasks
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records
• Oversee pension receipts and maintain electronic notifications
• Assist with monthly departmental accounts, including data entry, reconciliation, and filing
• Prepare half-year and year-end accounts
• Enter monthly bank and petty cash expenses into Sage
• Administer purchase invoices, obtain authorisations, and maintain electronic files
• File hard copy payment authorisations and receipts
• Support annual budgeting processes with the Finance Manager and Department Heads
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a property maintenance database
• Provide general finance and administrative support as required

You will need

• AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) qualified or working towards
• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including MS Excel; experience with Sage is an advantage

If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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