Job Title: Finance Assistant
Commencement Date: 4 January 2027 (although earlier could be possible subject to agreement)
Pay Bracket: £26,500 to £30,000 per annum (FTE), depending on experience
Probation Period: Three months from commencement of employment
Working Hours: 24.5 hours a week. Preferred working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm; Friday, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Alternatively, three working days per week.
Location: Home working
Other Job Benefits: 25 days per year plus recognised bank holidays (increasing to 30 days per year after eight years of continuous service)
Company pension enrolment (including 5% employer contribution)
Discretionary yearly company bonus scheme (linked to company profit generation)
Reports To: Financial Controller
Overview
Control Union (UK) Limited is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented part-time Finance Assistant to join our busy Finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract.
This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operation of the Finance department. It would suit someone with practical accounts experience who is confident processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records and communicating professionally with customers and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
· Process and record financial transactions, including invoices, receipts and payments
· Support the maintenance of the purchase and sales ledgers
· Review expenses and supporting receipts and post them accurately to the ledger
· Assist with bank payments and bank reconciliations
· Maintain organised and complete financial records and documentation
· Follow up with customers regarding overdue invoices and payments
· Communicate with customers and suppliers by telephone and email
· Assist with general accounting activities and provide financial information when required
· Help ensure that transactions are processed in line with company policies and applicable financial requirements
· Provide general administrative support to the Finance team
Experience & Skills
· Proven practical understanding of accounting operations in a mid-sized company
· Familiarity with sales and purchase ledgers, bank payments and reconciliations
· Comfortable communicating with clients and suppliers by phone and email
Key Competencies
· Excellent organisational and time-management skills
· Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
· Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word and Outlook) and accounting software; experience with Xero would be an advantage but is not required
· Solid analytical skills to assess financial data and suggest improvements
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
· Flexibility in scheduling and adaptability to changing priorities
All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required before employment commences.
Pay: £26,500.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Work from home
Work Location: Remote
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