Part-Time Finance Officer (with Administrative Support)

JM&Co. Recruitment Agency; Silverstone, Daventry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

JM&Co. Recruitment Agency partners with a local Northamptonshire business to recruit a Part-Time Finance Officer with administrative support.

The role blends accounts, financial reporting and general office tasks, offering varied day-to-day responsibilities in a small team. You will manage ledgers and supplier invoices, assist payroll and VAT, maintain financial records, and support procurement and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts, bookkeeping, finance administration or similar position.
• A sound understanding of accounting principles and day-to-day financial processes.
• Experience using Xero accounting software.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Strong numerical ability with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, practical approach and the confidence to work independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records, ledgers and accounting documentation.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices, expenses, payments and receipts.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable, including bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Monitoring expenditure, budgets and cash flow.
• Supporting payroll administration, pension contributions and VAT returns.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and other financial activities.
• Preparing financial information for external accountants, auditors and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring appropriate financial controls, authorisations and confidentiality are maintained.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support across the business.
• Managing records, correspondence, documentation and filing systems.
• Preparing reports, spreadsheets and other business documents.
• Assisting with procurement, supplier management and related administration.
• Supporting employee onboarding and general personnel administration.
• Assisting with facilities administration, including tenant records, leases, insurance and site security arrangements.
• Helping to maintain efficient and organised administrative processes.

Skills

Xero accounting

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Part-Time Finance Officer (with Administrative Support)

Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Secondary Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire (flexibility to work from this location would be advantageous)

Hours: Part-time, between 25 and 35 hours per week, with a fixed and consistent working pattern agreed to suit the successful candidate.

Contract: Permanent

JM&Co. Recruitment is working with an established local business looking to recruit an experienced and organised Part-Time Finance Officer to support its day-to-day financial operations and wider business administration.

This is a varied, hands-on position that would suit someone with a strong background in accounts or finance administration who enjoys taking ownership of their work, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of a business.

The role combines traditional accounts responsibilities with financial reporting and general administrative support, offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to become a valued part of the business.

Key Responsibilities - Part-Time Finance Officer

Finance & Accounts

• Maintaining accurate financial records, ledgers and accounting documentation.


• Processing purchase and sales invoices, expenses, payments and receipts.


• Managing accounts payable and receivable, including bank reconciliations.


• Assisting with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.


• Monitoring expenditure, budgets and cash flow.


• Supporting payroll administration, pension contributions and VAT returns.


• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and other financial activities.


• Preparing financial information for external accountants, auditors and other stakeholders.


• Ensuring appropriate financial controls, authorisations and confidentiality are maintained.

General Business & Administrative Support

• Providing day-to-day administrative support across the business.


• Managing records, correspondence, documentation and filing systems.


• Preparing reports, spreadsheets and other business documents.


• Assisting with procurement, supplier management and related administration.


• Supporting employee onboarding and general personnel administration.


• Assisting with facilities administration, including tenant records, leases, insurance and site security arrangements.


• Helping to maintain efficient and organised administrative processes.

About You

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of accounts and financial processes who is equally comfortable supporting wider administrative activities.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts, bookkeeping, finance administration or similar position.


• A sound understanding of accounting principles and day-to-day financial processes.


• Experience using Xero accounting software.


• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.


• Strong numerical ability with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.


• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.


• A proactive, practical approach and the confidence to work independently.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• A professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information.

Desirable, but not essential:

• An AAT qualification or equivalent accounting experience.


• Experience assisting with payroll, VAT returns or management accounts.


• Previous experience working within an SME or multi-business environment.


• Knowledge of UK finance and employment administration requirements.

Working Hours & Salary

This is a permanent, part-time position offering approximately 25-35 hours per week, depending on the successful candidate and the requirements of the business.

Salary will be dependent on experience and the skills the successful candidate can bring to the position, with flexibility for those offering particularly relevant experience.

The Part-Time Finance Officer Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a varied and responsible part-time role where they can put their finance experience to good use while supporting other areas of business administration.

It would particularly suit an experienced Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Finance Administrator or Finance Officer looking for their next opportunity within a local business.