Part-time Finance Assistant - Remote

Reed; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working

Supportive environment

Broad finance remit

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate impact opportunities

Job summary

Reed is recruiting a Finance Assistant on a temporary basis to join the finance team. This role covers a broad finance remit, including processing transactions, reconciliations, invoicing, and supporting reporting.

You will work closely with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment and help maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in finance, AAT 3 or equivalent, and strong Excel/Sage skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience within a busy finance function.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software.
• High accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience supervising junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and maintain records.
• Reconcile bank and card statements.
• Manage employee expense claims and reconcile.
• Raise customer invoices and support accounts receivable.
• Monitor payments and assist with credit control.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Provide financial information to colleagues across the business.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate on ongoing projects and process improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Collaborative and proactive approach

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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

The successful candidate will have:

• 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.