<h2 dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="3:1-3:19;51-69" class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Hours &amp; Pattern</h2><ul data-sourcepos="4:1-6:84;70-296" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li data-sourcepos="4:1-4:44;70-113" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Part-time</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="5:1-5:99;114-212">Two office days each week, with the remaining time worked flexibly from home or the office</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="6:1-6:84;213-296">Working days and start/finish times can be arranged with the successful candidate</li></ul><h2 data-sourcepos="8:1-8:18;298-315" dir="ltr" class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">About the Role</h2><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:311;316-626" dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">A small, close-knit finance team is looking for a careful, organised Finance Assistant to join on a part-time basis. The role covers bank transaction processing and reconciliation for several companies, day-to-day credit control on the sales ledger, and general support across the wider finance function.</p><h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="11:1-11:26;628-653" dir="ltr">What We're Looking For</h2><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" data-sourcepos="12:1-21:92;654-1424" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="12:1-12:75;654-728">Prior experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant type role</li><li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:89;729-817" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Solid reconciliation skills, including handling transactions in more than one currency</li><li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:62;818-879" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience managing accounts across separate legal entities</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="15:1-15:113;880-992">Confident credit control experience - comfortable chasing overdue payments and dealing directly with customers</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="16:1-16:58;993-1050">Competent user of Excel and general Microsoft 365 tools</li><li data-sourcepos="17:1-17:99;1051-1149" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiarity with a major cloud ERP/accounting platform would be helpful but is not a requirement</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="18:1-18:77;1150-1226">Highly organised with a strong eye for detail and a self-starting attitude</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="19:1-19:61;1227-1287">Able to work flexibly around month-end reporting deadlines</li><li data-sourcepos="20:1-20:45;1288-1332" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A working understanding of basic VAT rules</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="21:1-21:92;1333-1424">AAT qualification (full or part) is a plus, though solid hands-on experience matters more</li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="23:1-23:15;1426-1440" class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Main Duties</h2><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" data-sourcepos="24:1-29:46;1441-1994" dir="ltr"><li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:97;1441-1537" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Post and process bank transactions daily</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="25:1-25:74;1538-1611">Carry out regular bank reconciliations and chase down any discrepancies</li><li data-sourcepos="26:1-26:142;1612-1753" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Handle general banking admin - resolving queries, managing online banking user access, and keeping records in good order for audit purposes</li><li data-sourcepos="27:1-27:113;1754-1866" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Owning credit control end-to-end: chasing overdue invoices and resolving customer disputes or queries</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="28:1-28:82;1867-1948">Match and allocate incoming payments, keeping customer account records accurate</li><li data-sourcepos="29:1-29:46;1949-1994" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Pick up other finance tasks as they come up</li></ul><h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="31:1-31:16;1996-2011" dir="ltr">Requirements</h2><ul dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="32:1-32:54;2012-2065" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:54;2012-2065" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">AAT qualified, or partway through the qualification</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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