Finance Assistant

In Cork; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing organization in Nottingham is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant on a temp-to-perm basis. The role offers 20-25 hours per week with a salary of £26,000-£27,000 pro-rata. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a supportive finance team. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, assisting with month-end reports, and managing payment runs. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills required.
• Ability to prioritize workload is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices with correct coding.
• Prepare, manage payment runs, including urgent payments.
• Assist with month-end reporting, accruals, and journals.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

AAT Level 2/3 qualified or working towards

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Part‑Time Finance Assistant – Temp‑To‑Perm (Nottingham)

SF Recruitment is working exclusively for a growing organisation to recruit a part‑time Finance Assistant (20‑25 hours/week) on a temp‑to‑perm basis in Nottingham. The role offers a salary of £26,000‑£27,000 pro‑rata and is ideal for someone with solid accounts payable experience looking to join a busy and supportive finance team.

• Can start immediately – no waiting period.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
• Prepare and manage payment runs, including urgent or international payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month‑end reporting, accruals, and journals.
• Raise customer invoices and manage customer account queries.
• Support payroll journals, banking transactions, and general finance administration.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Sage 50 is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• AAT Level 2/3 qualified or working towards is preferred.

Finance Assistant – Telford (Temp‑To‑Perm)

We are recruiting for a leading company in Telford who are looking for a Finance Assistant. The role requires someone to handle the day‑to‑day finance administration on a temporary to permanent basis.

Finance Assistant – Nottingham (Full‑Time)

Salary £25.5k – £26.5k per annum. This role supports the finance department across purchasing, payroll, and despatch, and includes profit‑related bonus once probation is completed.

• Daily cash postings and cash book journals.
• Managing credit checks, credit limits, and maintaining accurate customer data.
• Overdue debt chasing and issuing daily order book reports.
• VAT returns, deferred income journals, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Payroll processing, pension administration, and audit preparation.
• Supporting purchasing, purchase ledger, and despatch functions when needed.

• AAT Level 2‑3 or qualified by experience.
• Minimum 1‑2 years in industry.
• DBS check, references, and right‑to‑work documentation required.

Finance Data Assistant – Nottingham (Hybrid – Temp‑To‑Perm)

Location: Nottingham, NG4 (Hybrid – Tues/Weds in office). Salary: £26,000 per annum. Hours: 37.5 per week | Full‑time. Start Date: January.

This role will play a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of supplier information, supporting wider finance operations and process improvements.

• Carry out data cleansing within Excel, ensuring supplier information is accurate and up to date.
• Contact suppliers directly to confirm and verify key details.
• Input and maintain data accurately within Excel‑based systems.
• Identify and resolve duplicate supplier records.
• Support the wider finance team with high‑quality, reliable data.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement and compliance standards.
• Assist with reporting and data requests as required.

• Previous experience within a finance, accounts, or data‑focused role.
• Strong Excel and data management skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator, comfortable contacting suppliers by phone/email.
• Able to work independently while collaborating within a wider team.
• Ideally AAT part‑qualified or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Accounts Payable or a shared services environment is an advantage.

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