Part time Finance Administrator

CMD Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

CMD Recruitment is seeking a Finance Administrator in Bath for a part-time role (22.5 hours per week) within a small, friendly finance team. You will own a varied workload across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and banking, delivering a high standard of service.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support tenants, suppliers and stakeholders, onboard new suppliers, chase arrears, and assist with month-end processes and audits in a permanent position based in

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant or similar role.
• Accurate and highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel.
• Good communicator with suppliers, tenants and colleagues.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership in a small team.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process and code supplier invoices; support Accounts Payable.
• Coordinate flow of purchase invoices and maintain AP ledger.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier statements.
• Assist with rent, service charges and tenant invoicing.
• Manage day-to-day credit control and monitor arrears.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable ledger and allocate receipts.
• Perform daily bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Support service charge reconciliations and property-related records.
• Assist with month-end reporting and year-end audit preparation.

Skills

Excel

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Proactive

Teamwork

Job description

Bath | Part-time, 22.5 hours per week | Permanent | £28,000 FTE

Are you an experienced Finance or Accounts Assistant looking for a part-time role where you can take ownership of a varied workload and play an important role within a small, friendly team?

With a hands-on approach and a strong focus on delivering a high-quality service to tenants, suppliers and stakeholders, the business is now looking for a Finance Administrator to join its compact finance team.

This is a varied role combining Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, credit control, reconciliations, banking and property-related finance administration. It would suit someone who enjoys working across different areas of finance and is comfortable taking responsibility in a small-team environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will provide day-to-day finance and administrative support across the business, working closely with the Financial Controller and Property Managers.

• Processing and coding supplier invoices and supporting the Accounts Payable process
• Coordinating the flow of purchase invoices and maintaining the AP ledger
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling supplier statements
• Supporting new supplier onboarding and maintaining accurate supplier records
• Assisting with rent, service charge and other tenant invoicing
• Taking responsibility for day-to-day credit control and monitoring tenant arrears
• Chasing outstanding payments and providing regular arrears updates and commentary
• Maintaining the Accounts Receivable ledger and allocating receipts
• Performing daily bank and credit card reconciliations
• Supporting the management of tenant deposit accounts
• Assisting with service charge reconciliations and maintaining property-related financial records
• Preparing control account reconciliations to support month-end and quarterly reporting
• Producing basic management reports as required
• Supporting the annual audit process
• Assisting with general finance administration, projects and process improvements
• Providing occasional general office administration support as part of a small team

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role, with a good understanding of Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable.

• Accurate and highly organised, with good attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable managing your own workload and working independently
• A good communicator who is confident dealing with suppliers, tenants and colleagues
• Proactive and willing to get involved across a broad range of responsibilities
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to take ownership of your work
• Comfortable working within a small, hands-on team
• Naturally inquisitive, with an interest in improving processes and ways of working

What's on Offer?

• £28,000 per annum pro rata
• 22.5 hours per week, worked across 3-5 days
• Permanent position
• Based in Bath
• A varied role with genuine responsibility
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Financial Controller and wider property team
• A small, collaborative working environment where your contribution will be valued