Part Time Finance Assistant

Paul Mitchell Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in Leicester is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant (20-21 hours per week) to manage daily financial operations and assist with monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 3 qualified with experience using Sage 50c and strong Excel skills. Benefits include pro-rata salary equivalent to £30,000, enhanced leave, and private medical insurance after probation.

Benefits

Enhanced leave entitlement

Private medical insurance (after probation)

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualified and confident using Sage 50c.
• Solid experience in a finance support role, ideally within an SME, charity, or not-for-profit organisation.
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day financial admin: payments, receipts, reconciliations, and banking.
• Processing invoices, expenses, and payments through Sage 50c.
• Producing reports and assisting with monthly management accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sage 50c

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Sage 50c

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant (Part-Time) – Leicester

Are you a detail-driven finance professional who thrives in a hands-on role? We’re working with a not-for-profit organisation in Leicester that’s on the lookout for a Finance Assistant to join their small but dedicated team. This is a part-time opportunity (20–21 hours per week) where you’ll take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in producing accurate monthly management accounts. If you’re looking for a role that’s varied, supportive, and offers a great work-life balance, this could be the one.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day financial admin: payments, receipts, reconciliations, and banking.
• Processing invoices, expenses, and payments through Sage 50c.
• Keeping financial spreadsheets and databases up to date.
• Producing reports, assisting with monthly management accounts, and supporting year-end prep.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to keep everything running smoothly.

What we’re looking for / Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualified and confident using Sage 50c.
• Solid experience in a finance support role, ideally within an SME, charity, or not-for-profit organisation.
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
• A confident Excel user with good all-round Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of partial exemption VAT, CRM or payment Stripe would be a bonus — but not essential.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

What’s on offer / Benefits

• Pro-rata salary equivalent to £30,000 per year.
• Part-time hours (20–21 per week).
• Enhanced leave entitlement.
• Private medical insurance (after probation).
• Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service benefit.
• A supportive, close-knit team environment.

Why this role?

This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference in a small, purpose-driven organisation while enjoying the balance of part-time hours. You’ll be part of a team where your work is genuinely valued and where you can bring your skills to life.

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch to find out more.