Part-Time Finance Assistant — VAT & Budget Support

Berry Recruitment Group; Beacon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Group in Camborne is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Officer with day-to-day financial records and broader office duties, working 22.5 hours across three days per week.

The role combines finance tasks such as accounts processing, payroll support, VAT and reconciliations with general administration in a small, busy team. Fixed-term until 31 March 2027.

Qualifications

• Skills with income and expenditure, budget monitoring, VAT and PAYE.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using financial/accounting software.
• Good understanding of VAT.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise your workload.
• A professional and confidential approach.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a small, busy team.
• An AAT qualification, or similar finance qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, cashflows and bank reconciliations
• Process supplier invoices and payments, including BACS payments
• Assist with payroll and pension processing
• Maintain receipt and payment accounts
• Process VAT submissions
• Update the cash book and post accounting records
• Monitor expenditure and assist with budget preparation
• Credit control and reconciliation of creditor accounts
• Prepare and issue invoices
• Assist with year-end accounts and financial statements
• Support internal and external audit requirements
• Produce ad hoc financial reports as required
• Respond to finance-related queries
• Ensure required financial information is accurately maintained on the organisation's website

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Organisation

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or similar finance qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Berry Recruitment Group in Camborne is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Officer with day-to-day financial records and broader office duties, working 22.5 hours across three days per week.

The role combines finance tasks such as accounts processing, payroll support, VAT and reconciliations with general administration in a small, busy team. Fixed-term until 31 March 2027.