Part time Finance Assistant - 22. 5 hours per week

Confidential; Bath, West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours (5 short days or 3 full

Central Bath location

Modern office environment

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Part Time Finance Assistant to join our Bath-based finance team on a permanent basis. You will support purchase ledger tasks, reconciliations, and basic account management, ensuring accurate processing of supplier invoices and timely reporting.

You’ll work closely with the finance team in a friendly, professional environment, handling daily ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and purchase ledger processes.
• Proficient with Xero accounting software and basic reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain accounts payable ledger.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Handle rent checks and service charges as part of receivables.
• Assist month-end close and year-end preparation with the FC.

Skills

Accounts payable

Xero

Reconciliations

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

ApprovalMax

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant searching for a new opportunity? We are looking for a Part Time Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers a great chance to be involved in essential financial processes, supporting the wider business with purchase ledger tasks, reconciliation, and basic account management. You'll be working closely with the finance team, ensuring smooth and accurate handling of transactions, all while maintaining a welcoming and professional approach. The position is office-based in Bath, perfect for someone looking to balance work and personal commitments, with a flexible, part-time schedule.

DAY TO DAY:

• Accounts payable, processing supplier invoices, using ApprovalMax, ensuring all invoices are allocated correctly, preparing invoices for approval
• Maintain the Accounts payable ledger and payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolving discrepancies, supplier onboarding and data capture
• Accounts receivable to include checking of rents, service charges, credit control, chasing payments, providing reports to Financial Controller
• Maintaining the ledger, allocating receipts, updating tenant accounts,
• Daily bank reconciliations, posting receipts and journals as needed, credit card reconciliations, tenant deposits,Providing reports to the team for service charge budgets using Xero, liaising with wider team re all finance queries,
• Assisting in the preparation of month-end, assisting with preparation of year-end
• Maintain an organised digital filing system, support FC with any other duties, support wider team when required

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE:

• Previous experience as a Finance or Accounts Assistant, ideally in property or similar sector
• Knowledge of purchase ledger processes and financial reconciliations
• Confidence using accounting software, with experience in Xero being highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

AND FOR YOU:

• Benefits include competitive salary
• Flexible working hours - 5 shorter days or 3 full days
• Central Bath, modern office environment in established team