Part-Time Finance Assistant

Confidential; Coventry; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Coventry is hiring a part-time Finance Assistant to support day-to-day bookkeeping, financial administration and general accounting duties. The role is 13 hours per week and focuses on accuracy, confidentiality and teamwork.

You will work with Xero, Excel and the wider finance team, handling invoices, reconciliations and financial records with discretion and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience using an accounts package for bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Experience with Xero, Sage or similar accounting systems.
• Strong numeracy and high attention to detail.
• Confidential handling of information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Process income and expenditure in line with procedures.
• Maintain records for invoices, expenses and credit card transactions.
• Assist with sales invoices, billing and credit control support.
• Reconcile transactions and support audit preparation.
• Collaborate with finance and wider organisation.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

AAT qualification or part-qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your new company

An established, values-led organisation based in the Coventry is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join its finance team. This is a varied opportunity within a supportive environment where accuracy, confidentiality and strong administrative skills are key. The organisation offers an inclusive culture and is looking for someone who can work collaboratively while managing their own workload effectively.

Your new role

As Finance Assistant, you will support the finance function with day-to-day bookkeeping, financial administration and general accounting duties. Working 15 hours per week, you will assist with processing income and expenditure, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling transactions and supporting the wider team with finance-related administration.

• Processing income and expenditure accurately and in line with finance procedures
• Supporting day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Maintaining records for income, expenditure, invoices, expenses and credit card transactions
• Assisting with sales invoices, customer billing and credit control support
• Reconciling transactions and ensuring documentation is retained appropriately
• Supporting audit preparation and general finance administration
• Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider organisation

What you'll need to succeed

You will have previous experience working in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role, ideally with exposure to an accounting system such as Xero, Sage or a similar package. You will be confident using Excel, have strong attention to detail and be comfortable handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• At least 3 years' experience using an accounts package for bookkeeping or general finance administration
• Strong numeracy skills and high attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Experience processing invoices, expenses, reconciliations or financial records
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with finance and non-finance colleagues
• A flexible, reliable and methodical approach to work
• AAT qualification or part-qualification would be advantageous but is not essential

What you need to get in return

This is a part-time Finance Assistant opportunity offering 13 hours per week within a supportive and friendly working environment. You will gain exposure to a varied finance role, working as part of a collaborative team where accuracy, organisation and professionalism are valued.