Finance Assistant (Part-Time)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme and life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Employee wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Generous annual leave

Friendly team culture

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Uttoxeter is hiring a part-time Finance Assistant to support transactional finance and admin tasks. The role offers hybrid working 3-4 days in the office, 20-25 hours per week, with a pay rate of £13.45 per hour.

You'll assist with accounts payable, credit control, maintain records, and support month-end processes in a collaborative finance team. Strong Excel skills and finance system experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant or similar finance support role.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and credit control processes.
• Strong Excel and IT skills; experience with finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of finance operations through a range of administrative and accounting tasks.
• Assist with supplier invoice processing, statement reconciliations, and purchase ledger records.
• Help monitor customer accounts, track outstanding balances and support collection activities.
• Investigate and resolve supplier and customer queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure information is kept up to date.
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports and supporting documentation for the finance team.
• Contribute to month-end activities and other finance projects as required.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure an efficient finance function.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounts payable

Credit control

Excel

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Team player

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Finance Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Uttoxeter, hybrid - 3-4 days per week in office
Hours: 20-25 hours per week across 4-5 days (flexible working pattern available)
Salary: £13.45 per hour

Join a Supportive Finance Team

We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day activities of a busy finance department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is seeking a flexible part-time role within a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Playing an important role within the finance team, you'll assist with a variety of accounting and administrative tasks, helping to ensure financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.

The Opportunity

This is a varied position that combines transactional finance responsibilities with general administrative support. You'll be involved in both accounts payable and credit control activities, while also helping maintain accurate financial records and reporting information.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of finance operations through a range of administrative and accounting tasks.
• Assist with supplier invoice processing, statement reconciliations and maintaining purchase ledger records.
• Help monitor customer accounts, track outstanding balances and support collection activities.
• Investigate and resolve supplier and customer queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure information is kept up to date.
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports and supporting documentation for the finance team.
• Contribute to month-end activities and other finance projects as required.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure an efficient finance function.

About You

You'll be a proactive and reliable individual who enjoys working with numbers and takes pride in producing accurate work.

We're interested in candidates who have:

• Experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance support role.
• Knowledge of both accounts payable and credit control processes.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills.
• Experience using finance or accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to support others.

Desirable:

• Previous experience using SAP Business One (SAP B1).

What's on Offer?

• Flexible part-time hours with the opportunity to agree a working pattern that suits both parties.
• Pension scheme and life assurance benefits.
• Healthcare cash plan and employee wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• Friendly and supportive team culture.