Finance Officer - Part Time

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to provide support during a key financial period. This fully office-based role offers flexible hours of 25-30 per week from January 2026 to November 2026. Key tasks include preparing monthly bank reconciliations, processing VAT returns, and supporting financial reporting. Candidates should have proven finance experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking for a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience within a finance function

Strong Excel skills

High attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

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.