Finance Officer - Part Time

SF Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Officer to join their Central Finance Team on a fixed-term basis until November 2026. This role, located in the East Midlands, involves essential support during a key financial period. The candidate will be responsible for tasks like bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates should have experience in a finance function and strong Excel skills. This office-based position offers flexible hours between 25 and 30 hours per week and a pro-rated salary of approximately £20,000 to £24,000 depending on hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting tasks such as reconciliations and maintaining banking records.
• Ability to process VAT returns and run payment batches.
• Confidence using financial systems and managing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and maintain banking records.
• Process VAT returns, purchase ledger, and sales ledger transactions.
• Monitor grant income and support financial reporting.

Skills

Proven experience within a finance function

Strong Excel skills

High attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join their Central Finance Team on a fixed-term basis to provide essential support during a key financial period. This is a fully office-based role, offering between 25 and 30 hours per week over 4 or 5 days.

Location: Fully office-based
Contract: Fixed Term – January 2026 to November 2026
Hours: 25-30 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days, flexible hours
Salary: £30,000 FTE
Pro‑rated Salary: Approx. £20,000 – £24,000 per annum, depending on hours agreed
Start Date: January 2026
Interviews: To be held before Christmas

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and maintaining banking records
• Processing VAT returns, purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
• Running payment batches, including BACS payments
• Monitoring grant income and supporting financial reporting
• Reconciling balance sheet and suspense accounts
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end processes
• Producing aged debt and credit reports
• Assisting with audits, statutory returns and financial process improvements
• Providing financial support to non‑finance colleagues

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience within a finance function
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using financial systems
• High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Strong communication skills and professionalism

Desirable

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience with integrated finance, payroll and HR systems

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a flexible, fixed‑term role within a supportive team environment. Please apply immediately if this sounds of interest to you.