We are currently recruiting a Temporary Finance Assistant on a part-time basis to support a successful and growing business based in Caterham. This is a great opportunity for someone with some finance experience who enjoys structured, routine work and wants to build on their accounting knowledge within a supportive environment.
Job Title: Finance Assistant – Temporary
Salary: £14.00 to 15.00 per hour
Locations: Caterham
Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday (9am – 5pm or flexible)
Start: ASAP – 4 to 6 weeks initially
About the Role:
Working as part of a small finance and administration team, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day finance function. The role is varied but well-structured, with a strong focus on managing the shared finance inbox, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position would suit someone who is comfortable working with numbers, enjoys keeping systems up to date and has experience using Xero or another accounting platform.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing the finance email inbox and responding to routine queries.
* Processing and updating supplier invoices on the finance system.
* Raising customer invoices and ensuring accurate records are maintained.
* Data entry and processing of transactions within Xero (or similar system).
* Reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and customer/supplier statements.
* Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal teams as required.
* General finance and administrative support, including filing and document preparation.
* Supporting ad-hoc finance and admin tasks as needed.
Skills & Experience:
* Experience using Xero or another accounting/finance platform.
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
* Good attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial data.
* Confident written communication, particularly via email.
* Organised, reliable, and able to manage routine tasks consistently.
* A professional and discreet approach when handling financial information.
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