Finance Assistant - Part time

I'm recruiting for a part-time Finance Officer to join a charity, taking ownership of the full AP/AR function, bank reconciliations, and supporting with month-end. This is a permanent, office-based role (22.5 hours/week) working alongside a friendly and collaborative finance team.

Client Details

My client is a well-established national charity based in Epsom. They offer a warm, collaborative working environment and are passionate about improving the well being and confidence of the individuals they support across the UK.

Description

The key responsibilities for the role of Finance Assistant - Part time will include:

• Manage the full accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate coding, invoicing, and payment runs using Sage.
• Perform weekly bank postings and reconciliations, applying strong double-entry bookkeeping principles across all transactions.
• Handle staff and supplier payments via Barclays.net and maintain up-to-date supplier and debtor records.
• Support month-end procedures, including journal postings, Gift Aid schedules, and preparation of key reconciliations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure correct financial coding and explain financial concepts to non-finance staff.

Profile

The successful candidate for the role of Finance Assistant - Part time will have:

• Actively studying AAT with a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and practical finance experience.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and communicating effectively with a remote team.
• Proficient in Excel (including pivot tables) and confident using accounting software such as Sage.
• Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Job Offer

The role of Finance Assistant - Part time offers a salary up to £40,000 FTE (actual salary will be 60% of the FTE), plus:

• 26 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Health care scheme (after successful completion of probation)
• Spread hours over 3-5 days during the week
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause in the charity sector