Finance Assistant

A growing, long-established specialist services organisation in the Waterlooville, Hampshire area is seeking a capable Finance Assistant to join them on a temporary to possible permanent basis. This business is well-regarded locally, proud of its strong customer relationships, and currently experiencing steady growth, with turnover expected to rise over the next two years. Working within a small and friendly finance function, this role offers variety and a welcoming environment, particularly well-suited to someone who enjoys owning their workload and making a positive impact quickly.

This temporary position is available for 30–35 hours per week, offering a great level of flexibility alongside consistent, hands-on finance work.

What will the Finance Assistant role involve?

• Managing sales ledger tasks including raising invoices, logging receipts, performing monthly reconciliations and managing credit control activity.
• Overseeing purchase ledger duties such as accurately matching and coding invoices, reconciling supplier statements and preparing payment runs.
• Supporting month-end routines, reconciliations and associated reporting.
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining the cashbook.
• Preparing and updating finance process documentation.
• Handling finance queries, resolving discrepancies and liaising with non-finance colleagues.
• Assisting with timesheet costings, expense claim processing and ad-hoc finance administration.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and a positive, flexible approach to work.
• Confident communicator with a calm, professional manner and the ability to build rapport internally and externally.
• Experience in both sales ledger and purchase ledger, with good understanding of reconciliations and general ledger principles.
• Working knowledge of accounts to trial balance and VAT.
• Intermediate Excel skills, comfortable working with spreadsheets and data.
• A self-starter who can manage their time well and thrives in a supportive, close-knit team environment.
• AAT Level 2 or equivalent experience would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Experience with Xero would be advantageous.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Assistant:

• Flexible part-time hours (30–35 hours per week).
• Free onsite parking.
• Friendly, established team with strong local reputation.
• Potential for extension or permanent role.

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