Finance Assistant — Payroll & Accounts, Flexible Hours, EOT

West Sussex; Selsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership trust

Annual dividends after 12 months

Gym discount

Nursery fees contribution

Pension auto enrollment

Volunteer days

Employee Assistance Program

Social events

Job summary

Target Professional Services in Selsey, West Sussex, is seeking a Finance Assistant (part-time, 21 hours 45 minutes per week) to support payroll administration, accounts payable/receivable, and overall finance operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and strong stakeholder service in a growing business.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths & English, an AAT qualification or working towards it, and payroll-related training.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or payroll administration.
• Experience with AP/AR processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with payroll administration.
• Knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Experience using Sage.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration Support: Prepare and maintain payroll data, including starters, leavers, changes, absence and variable pay information; verify payroll inputs and reconcile; support monthly payroll processes; maintain GDPR-compliant records; respond to payroll queries; assist with pension administration and reporting.
• Accounts Receivable & Debt Collection: Allocate incoming payments, reconcile customer accounts, monitor aged debt, chase overdue accounts, escalate as needed, support cash flow through debtor control; Process supplier invoices and verify against POs; reconcile supplier statements and maintain records.
• Finance Administration & Operations Support: Maintain organised finance records; complete routine tasks; assist with month-end & year-end processes; support management reporting; ensure SLAs are met; update processes.
• Finance Systems Data Integrity: Maintain data across Sage and payroll systems; perform reconciliations and data validation; investigate discrepancies; support process improvements; ensure internal controls and reporting accuracy.

Skills

AP/AR processes

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excel knowledge

Prioritisation

Customer service

Payroll support

Payroll knowledge

Sage

Finance background

Education

GCSE Maths & English

AAT qualification

Payroll qualification/training

Tools

Sage

Job description

Target Professional Services in Selsey, West Sussex, is seeking a Finance Assistant (part-time, 21 hours 45 minutes per week) to support payroll administration, accounts payable/receivable, and overall finance operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and strong stakeholder service in a growing business.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths & English, an AAT qualification or working towards it, and payroll-related training.