Part Time Finance Assistant

Platinum Resourcing; Marlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension

Healthcare

Regular company events

Job summary

Platinum Resourcing in Marlow is seeking a Part-time Finance Assistant to join a friendly team. You will provide day-to-day finance support across purchase ledger, banking, expenses and general accounts administration, ensuring records are accurate and transactions processed efficiently.

The role offers 20–25 hours per week across four days, pro rata salary £30,000–£35,000, and a benefits package including generous leave, pension and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger role is preferred.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and obtain approvals.
• Record payments and reconcile bank/supplier accounts.
• Assist with month-end checks and general accounts administration.
• Help with supplier payment runs and respond to supplier queries.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

Education

AAT qualification advantageous

Tools

Sage

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation in Marlow as a Part Time Finance Assistant. Working within a friendly and supportive team, you will provide essential day-to-day finance support and help ensure transactions and records are processed accurately and efficiently.

The position offers plenty of variety across purchase ledger, banking, expenses and general accounts administration. It would suit someone who is organised, numerically confident and comfortable taking responsibility for their own workload.

Salary £30,000–£35,000 per annum pro rata.

The role is office based and offers approximately 20–25 hours per week, ideally worked across four days. There can be some flexibility around the exact working pattern.

An excellent benefits package is offered, including generous annual leave, pension, healthcare and regular company events.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and ensure the necessary approvals are obtained
• Record incoming and outgoing payments accurately
• Complete regular bank and supplier account reconciliations
• Prepare information for supplier payment runs
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate finance records and supporting documentation
• Process employee expenses and company card transactions
• Assist with month-end checks and ensure transactions have been correctly recorded
• Provide general finance support across the wider business
• Provide additional analysis and administrative assistance to the finance team
• Assist with sales ledger activity when required

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar position
• A good practical understanding of finance and accounting processes
• Experience using Sage or another accounting software package
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised and capable of managing several priorities
• Confident communicating with colleagues and external suppliers
• Able to work accurately and independently within a supportive team
• An AAT or other finance qualification would be advantageous but is not essential