Finance Assistant Part Time

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Laughton, East Sussex
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 FTE, pro rata for 20-22 hours per week
Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract, part-time
TPA Recruit is supporting a specialist technology manufacturer in the search for a part-time Finance Assistant on a six-month fixed-term contract.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this varied role will support the accurate and timely operation of the finance function. It offers exposure to reconciliations, reporting, accounts receivable, audit support and day-to-day transactional finance within an established organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Help maintain accounting systems, processes and procedures, ensuring records remain accurate and compliant.
* Complete bank, petty cash, foreign cash and credit card reconciliations, including employee expense claims.
* Maintain journals, registers, reconciliations and accounting schedules.
* Prepare weekly and monthly reports and analysis for local management and Group Head Office.
* Support accounts receivable through invoice processing, reporting and filing.
* Provide purchase ledger cover, year-end audit support and ad hoc assistance to the Finance Manager.
Experience Required
* Bookkeeping, AAT or equivalent practical finance experience.
* At least two years’ experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
* Experience using accounting software; SAP Business One knowledge would be an advantage.
* Strong numeracy, organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
* Clear communication skills and a dependable, accurate approach to financial administration.
Why Join This Business?
* Part-time schedule of 20-22 hours per week, offering a consistent working pattern.
* Six-month fixed-term opportunity with a varied workload across several areas of finance.
* Work closely with an experienced Finance Manager and colleagues across the organisation.
* Gain exposure to management reporting, Group reporting, audit support and transactional finance.
* Rural Laughton location; own transport is essential.
TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process