Company Profile
Our client is a respected, community-focused organisation with a strong reputation for delivering essential services and making a positive impact within the local area. With a commitment to excellent customer service, robust governance and continuous improvement, they are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their established finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working within a collaborative environment and wants to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a purpose-driven organisation.
The Opportunity
- Part Time Finance Assistant -
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide hands-on support across a broad range of transactional and operational finance activities. This is a varied role offering exposure to accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end processes, financial controls and audit support.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.
Role Profile
Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, responsibilities will include:
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Processing purchase invoices, supplier payments and statement reconciliations
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Managing bank transactions, bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations
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Supporting month-end activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments
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Assisting with financial reporting, account analysis and audit preparation
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Maintaining accurate financial records and robust audit trails
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Supporting finance projects, process improvements and financial controls
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Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
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Assisting with performance reporting and wider finance team activities
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be an organised and dependable finance professional with strong transactional finance experience and excellent attention to detail. You will also demonstrate:
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Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
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Strong purchase ledger and accounts payable experience
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Experience completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
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Understanding of month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments
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Strong Excel and financial systems skills
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Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
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Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies effectively
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Strong organisational and time-management skills
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Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
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Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
On Offer
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Opportunity to join a collaborative finance team
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Varied role with responsibility across transactional finance, reconciliations and month-end activities
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Exposure to finance projects, process improvements and audit activities
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Supportive environment working closely with an experienced Finance Manager
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation serving the local community
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied and rewarding position where they can make a meaningful contribution while continuing to develop their finance career.
Please apply or contact Nicole at Nicole.archibald@cooperparry.com for more information!