Part-time Finance Assistant - Remote

Confidential; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working

Collaborative environment

Broad finance remit

Immediate impact

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a temporary, part-time basis. The role offers a flexible remote working arrangement with occasional attendance at the office and 25–30 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £15.00-£16.00 depending on experience.

You will support a wide range of finance activities, maintain accurate records, assist with month-end tasks, and help drive improvements across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a busy finance function.
• AAT Level 3 qualification or above.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and maintain records accurately.
• Reconcile bank and card statements.
• Manage employee expense claims and reconciliations.
• Raise customer invoices and assist accounts receivable.
• Support month-end and year-end processes and reporting.
• Provide financial information to colleagues and assist with reports.
• Mentor junior team members and aid their development.
• Collaborate on process improvements within the finance team.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Sage

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Education

AAT Level 3+

Tools

Sage

Job description

Location: Remote with occasional office attendance as required
Hours: 25-30 hours per week,
Salary: £15.00-£16.00 per hour, depending on experience

The Opportunity

An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting a wide range of finance and accounting activities.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider finance team, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting processes, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process financial transactions and maintain organised financial records.
• Reconcile bank and card statements.
• Manage employee expense claims and ensure timely processing and reconciliation.
• Raise customer invoices and support accounts receivable activities.
• Monitor payments, assist with credit control, and resolve customer queries.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with financial analysis and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and financial regulations.
• Provide financial information and support to colleagues across the business.
• Support and mentor more junior members of the finance team.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues on ongoing projects and process improvements. Finance as me Company Word

About You

• At least 3 years' experience within a busy finance function.
• AAT Level 3 qualification or above, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to analyse financial information and identify discrepancies.
• Experience supporting or supervising junior team members.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible remote working arrangement.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work across a broad finance remit.
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• A chance to make an immediate impact within a well-established organisation.