Finance Assistant

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant in Camborne on a part-time, fixed-term basis to the end of March'27 to start as soon as possible.

Contract: Fixed Term, 5 months until the end of March 2027

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week

Working hours: 8:30am-4:30pm

Salary: £30,518-£32,061 pro rata

This is a varied role combining Finance Assistant responsibilities with wider office support. You will work closely with the Finance Officer, supporting the effective day-to-day management of the organisation's finances and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial and accounting records

Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, cashflows and bank reconciliations

Process supplier invoices and payments, including BACS payments

Assist with payroll and pension processing

Maintain receipt and payment accounts

Process VAT submissions

Update the cash book and post accounting records

Monitor expenditure and assist with budget preparation

Credit control and reconciliation of creditor accounts

Prepare and issue invoices

Assist with year-end accounts and financial statements

Support internal and external audit

requirements

Produce ad hoc financial reports as required

Respond to finance-related queries

Ensure required financial information is accurately maintained on the organisation's website

About You

We are looking for someone with:

Skills with income and expenditure, budget monitoring, VAT and PAYE

Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office

Experience using financial/accounting software

Good understanding of VAT

Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise your workload

A professional and confidential approach

Strong communication and customer service skills

A flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a small, busy team

An AAT qualification, or similar finance qualification would also be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant looking for a part-time, 3-day-a-week position, offering a varied workload across finance and administration

Fixed term until the end of March 2027 | 22.5 hours per week | £30,518-£32,061 pro rata

To find out more about this fantastic and rare opportunity please contact Sally Appleby at Berry Recruitment Truro, Cornwall for a chat today

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010