Part Time Finance Assistant

Trial Balance; Paignton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Trial Balance is recruiting a Part-Time Finance Assistant in Paignton for an ongoing temporary role. The position is 15 hours per week, with flexible days and duties spanning purchase and sales ledgers, reporting, and general administration.

You will raise POs, reconcile supplier statements, send invoices, chase payments, and help with ad-hoc projects. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or in a small team, with experience in ledger functions

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase and sales ledgers and credit control.
• Ability to handle finance administration tasks with accuracy.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and accounting software (e.g., Xero).

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare and send invoices and chase outstanding payments.
• Support day-to-day finance activities and reporting.
• Maintain country of origin records and assist with ad-hoc projects.
• Work collaboratively in a small team to improve processes.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Credit control

Finance administration

MS Office

Accounting systems

Tools

Xero

Job description

Part Time Finance Assistant – Paignton – Temp (ongoing) - up to £30,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a growing and forward-thinking business in Paignton. The role is 15 hours per week, ideally over as many days as possible, but for the right person this can be flexible. As the Finance Assistant you will be involved in all areas of finance, supporting both purchase and sales ledger, reporting and wider administration.

You’ll play a key part in the day-to-day finance function, including; raising purchase orders, reconciling supplier statements, preparing and sending invoices, chasing outstanding payments, maintaining country of origin records and supporting ad-hoc projects across the business.

We’re seeking an organised and detail-focused individual with strong communication skills and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a small team. Ideally, you’ll bring experience in purchase/sales ledger, credit control, and general finance administration, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting systems (Xero or similar). Experience in a start-up or SME environment would be a bonus, but most importantly you’ll be adaptable, eager to learn and proactive in improving processes.