Part Time Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper

Carousel Consultancy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic creative agency located in West London is looking for a Part Time Finance Assistant to join their team. In this remote-first role, you will work 16 hours per week, with flexibility on when to complete those hours. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in finance roles, familiarity with accounting software like Xero, and strong communication skills. The position includes responsibilities such as maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working as a Finance Assistant or Bookkeeper.
• Sound knowledge of general accounting processes.
• Experience in VAT returns and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping.
• Process invoices and expenses.
• Track payments and reconcile bank statements.
• Support payroll preparation and assist with month-end reporting.

Skills

Finance Assistant experience

Knowledge of general accounting processes

Experience with VAT returns

Knowledge of accounting software (Xero)

Proficient in MS Excel

Professional communication skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Problem-solving capabilities

Flexible approach

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Google Workspace

Soho suite

Job description

P/T Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper - Fantastic Company - West London (Remote First) - 16 hrs/week - £30k-£35k pro rata

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a flexible, remote-first role with a dynamic, vibrant and collaborative creative agency in West London as their Part Time Finance Assistant.

Joining a London-based organisation that works internationally, the P/T Finance Assistant will primarily work remotely, but will be required to attend the West London offices 1-2 times per month.

Our client delivers high-quality projects for international clients and behind the creativity is a senior team that champions impeccable attention to detail, organisation and strong financial management.

Suitable Finance Assistants / Bookkeepers will therefore be highly organised and detail-minded with excellent accuracy and strong problem-solving capabilities. Whilst this is a remote-first role, you will work both collaboratively with the team and under your own initiative.

The role:

This is a part time role, working 16 hours/week. The beauty is that there is flexibility over when these hours are worked - 4 hours a day for 4 days per week (working seamlessly around the school run or other commitments) or longer hours over 2-3 days, the choice is yours!

What we re looking for:

• Demonstrable experience working as a Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar, ideally AAT qualified
• Sound knowledge of generalist accounting processes, procedures and requirements
• Experience of VAT returns
• Strong knowledge / experience of accounting software (ideally Xero)
• IT literacy with excellent MS Excel; Google Workspace and Soho suite is desirable (or the willingness and capability to learn these systems quickly and efficiently)
• Confident, warm and professional communication skills and the ability to liaise efficiently with non-financial contacts
• Highly organised nature
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities
• Flexible approach
• Ability to attend meetings in the West London office 1-2 times per month

Key responsibilities as the Part Time Finance Assistant will include:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and bookkeeping
• Processing invoices and expenses
• Tracking payments
• Reconciling bank statements
• Monitoring cashflow
• Supporting payroll preparation
• Liaising with external accountants
• Assisting with month-end reporting and financial analysis
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies

Interested in this Part Time Finance Assistant role in West London?

If this role is of interest to you and you have the skills and experience we re looking for, please ensure your CV showcases your capabilities and submit it ASAP, quoting AE - P/T Finance Assistant