Finance Assistant

  • Workshop Recruitment
  • North Baddesley, Hampshire
  • Jul 23, 2026
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy and growing finance team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong Accounts Receivable and sales ledger experience working at AAT Level 2 level, who is available to start immediately, with the potential for a permanent position.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • 9:00am 5:00pm
  • 30-minute lunch break
  • Hybrid working available 3 days in office and 2 days from home once trained
  • Free on-site parking

The Role

Working closely with the Operational Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the sales ledger, including raising and checking customer invoices
  • Processing and reconciling high volumes of customer invoices and remittances
  • Proactively managing credit control and chasing outstanding payments
  • Resolving customer invoice, payment and remittance queries
  • Reconciling high-volume, multi-currency bank accounts and payment gateways
  • Supporting the monthly payroll process
  • Assisting with monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Providing general support across the finance team as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance or accounts position
  • Experience working in a high-volume transactional finance environment
  • Previous Accounts Receivable and sales ledger experience
  • Experience supporting payroll administration
  • Strong working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • A proactive, confident and professional approach
  • Working knowledge of UK VAT (EU VAT knowledge is advantageous)
  • An interest in using AI and automation to improve finance processes

Previous experience within an eCommerce business would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

  • £14.87 per hour
  • Temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent
  • Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
  • Hybrid working
  • Free on-site parking
  • Immediate start this Monday

If you're an organised and motivated finance professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration