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Posted 23 July, 2026

Finance Assistant

Approach Personnel Ltd
Mansfield, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Accounts Assistant Part time 15 hoursNG17, Nottingham15-18 hours per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday£28,000 Pro RataLooking for someone to start asapPurpose of the roleTo manage the day to day financial administration of the organisation, ensuring all accounting, payroll and financial records are maintained accurately, efficiently and in compliance with organisational requirements.The role is responsible for overseeing income, expenditure, banking and payroll processes, producing timely financial reports, supporting budget monitoring and forecasting and working closely with the Head of Service and CEO to maintain strong financial controls.Role ResponsibilitiesMaintain the organisation's bookkeeping, payroll and financial records using QuickBooks, ensuring all accounts remain accurate and up to dateComplete bank reconciliations, banking transactions and maintain organised finance recordsProcess staff expenses, project costs and allocate expenditure to the correct funding streamsSupport the Head of Service with budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reports for TrusteesEnsure compliance with financial policies, reporting any issues to the CEO or Head of ServiceProcess and record all income, including rents, fees, grants, donations and JustGiving incomeCarry out credit control by raising invoices and chasing outstanding payments.Maintain accurate records of funding and produce reports for funders where requiredMatch purchase orders to invoices, process supplier invoices and allocate expenditure correctlyProcess monthly payroll, prepare BACS payments and support payroll authorisationAdminister pensions and complete all HMRC payroll submissions, statutory payments and annual returns, including P45s, P60s and other required documentationComplete National Statistics returns and ensure all financial reporting deadlines are metSkills and Experience RequiredPrevious experience in an accounts or finance roleGood knowledge of bookkeeping, payroll and credit controlConfident with bank reconciliations, invoices and financial recordsGood understanding of payroll, pensions and HMRC processesStrong IT skills, including Microsoft ExcelExcellent attention to detail and accuracyWell organised with the ability to meet deadlinesAble to work independently and maintain confidentialityTPBN1_UKTJ