Finance Assistant - 12 Month FTC

Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy combining transactional finance with payroll responsibilities? Are you available to start in August and looking for a flexible part-time opportunity?

A passionate organisation is seeking a Finance Officer to join its close-knit finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based in Coventry, this is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional to take ownership of a broad range of finance responsibilities while supporting the smooth running of a busy organisation.

This role is offered on a part-time basis, with flexibility for between 20 and 25 hours per week, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to balance a varied finance role with flexible working hours.

Please note: the successful candidate must be available to start in August.

The key responsibilities of the Finance Officer are:

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• Managing the purchase ledger, sales ledger and daily banking activities, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
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• Processing supplier invoices, preparing payment runs and allocating incoming receipts.
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• Completing bank, petty cash and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
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• Monitoring outstanding debtor balances and supporting credit control activities where required.
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• Producing monthly financial reports, reconciliations and supporting schedules for the wider finance team.
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• Assisting with budget monitoring, cash flow reporting and the preparation of financial information.
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• Supporting the year-end process and providing information for the external audit.
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• Processing the monthly payroll, ensuring starters, leavers and payroll amendments are administered accurately.
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• Maintaining payroll records and liaising with external bodies where required.
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• Providing general finance and administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance function.
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The successful candidate will have:

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• Previous experience working in a Finance Officer or similar all-round finance position.
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• Strong experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
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• Previous payroll processing experience.
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• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
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• Strong communication and organisational skills.
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• Good experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
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• A proactive, adaptable and hands-on approach to work.
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• Be available to commence the role in August.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract, where you will play a key role in supporting the finance function while benefiting from a flexible part-time working arrangement.