Finance Assistant

Job Title: Part Time Finance Assistant
Reporting To: Head of Finance
Hours: 20 – 25 per week
Salary: £28000 – £30000 (pro rata)
Location: Chichester

Job Overview

As part of a small, close-knit Finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of purchase ledger management, credit control support, and administrative operations. You will take ownership of maintaining the purchase ledger while supporting both internal teams and external customers and suppliers.

This role requires a high level of accuracy, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Handle payment queries and discrepancies
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records

Sales Ledger & Credit Control Cover:

• Provide cover for the Credit Controller when required
• Raise and process customer invoices accurately and promptly
• Issue and manage credit notes in line with company procedures
• Support credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account queries
• Maintain accurate sales ledger records

​Skills & Experience

Essential:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage a demanding workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident handling customer and supplier queries
• Experience processing invoices and credit notes
• Proficient in IT systems, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to work effectively within a small, team-focused environment

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a finance, purchase ledger, or credit control role
• Knowledge of accounting or ERP software

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Professional and approachable manner
• Problem-solving attitude
• Adaptable and flexible

Company Benefits

• 30 days holiday pro-rata (inc Bank holiday)
• Lunch provided
• 1 extra days holiday for birthday (non contractual)
• Bonus scheme in place

To apply, please submit your CV and Supporting Statement to [email protected], addressing the requirements in the job description.