Part Time Finance Assistant

Rushcliffe Borough Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Temporary Part Time Finance Assistant to provide administrative support and manage transactions. Ideal candidates will have strong spreadsheet and analytical skills, ensuring accurate financial records while delivering excellent customer service. This is an 18-month contract role based in West Bridgford, offering benefits like flexible working and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Free car parking

Reduced membership of onsite leisure centre

Local Government pension scheme

Generous annual leave and buy/sell leave options

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate financial data to internal and external customers.
• Experience handling cash receipts and invoices.
• Competence in updating and reconciling financial records.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash receipts and sales invoices accurately.
• Handle customer inquiries and process payments efficiently.
• Maintain financial records with precision and update supplier/customer details.

Skills

Good level of spreadsheet skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Customer service orientation

Job description

Are you inquisitive Good with figures and customers Do you want to be part of a great team We could have the opportunity for you! Rushcliffe Borough Council has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Part Time Finance Assistant to join the team.

Location: Rushcliffe, Nottingham

Salary: Scale LS16 £24,432 - £24,528 pro rata

Job Type: 22.5 hours - 18 Month contract

About Us

Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high quality services to more than 110,000 residents in a borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. Our Council offices are located in West Bridgford, Nottingham in a purpose-built office and leisure centre facility, Rushcliffe Arena.

Finance Assistant - The Role

A Temporary part time opportunity has arisen within Financial Services working within our small but busy team providing daily support to our Systems & Performance Officer, Suppliers and Customers. The role is varied, covering sundry debtors, creditors, financial reporting, financial reconciliations, insurance administration, & payroll.

Finance Assistant - Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Aid in achieving financial targets and objectives efficiently
• Transaction Handling: Manage cash receipts and sales invoices with precision
• Customer Interaction: Handle enquiries and process payments with a high standard of customer service
• Financial Record Maintenance: Ensure accuracy in the finance system, updating and reconciling supplier and customer details effectively
  
  

Finance Assistant - You

We require a strong team player and excellent communicator with proven analytical skills. It will be essential that you possess a good level of spreadsheet skills with the experience and ability to communicate financial data to both internal and external customers or colleagues

This is a superb opportunity to expand or develop new knowledge and skills due to wide ranging nature of the role.

Finance Assistant - Benefits of working for Rushcliffe Borough Council include:

• Working in purpose-built offices and reduced membership of the onsite leisure centre
• Free car parking
• Rushcliffe Rewards - save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers
• Generous annual leave and opportunities to buy and sell leave
• An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development
• Local Government pension scheme
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes
  
  

Rushcliffe Borough Council supports flexible and part time working in line with the needs of the public that we serve and the business needs of the Council. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smart way of working and ensures we can find and support the mix of talent and experience we need. We are open to a chat about flexible working possibilities when you apply for a job with us.

Closing date: Sunday 10th August 2025

Interviews: W/C 18th August 2025

If you would like to apply for this Part Time Finance Assistant post then you can obtain further details and apply online by clicking ‘Apply' now!

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