Finance Assistant (Part-time)

We are actively looking to engage financial professional with a passion for account payable, credit control and general finance for a new role as a Finance Assistant (Part-time) in Derbyshire! The role will be between 20-25 hours per week (with flexibility in hours). Client Details Our client is a market-leading producer of high-end manufacturing products distributed across the UK and worldwide. You will be joining a fast-paced environment in a production and distribution logistics hub with circa 150 colleagues across warehousing, despatch and production. The business is a growing SME business dedicated to bespoke UK manufacturing based in Derby, Derbyshire. Job Description As a Finance Assistant (Part-time) you will report in to the Finance Manager on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility across the Derbyshire site. * Management and accountability for the control of the accounts payable system across numerous sites and various countries. * Control of supplier invoices and overhead invoices to our in-house operating and financial systems. * Resolving supplier invoice disputes via active management and discussion. * Monthly statement reconciliation and cash forecasting. * Manual payment runs within GBP and FX currency (such as USD, EUR, etc.). * Working with internal stakeholders within the operational shipping team to resolve internal queries surrounding costings. * Resolving payment queries with external accountants * Providing monthly administrative support to the finance team and wider business. * Daily management of Direct Debit reporting and payment schedules. * Processing supplier invoices & managing payment runs * Reconciling statements & handling queries * Preparing cashbooks & weekly cashflow forecasts * Supporting month/year-end reporting & VAT returns The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have a background financial administration and the ability to work part-time hours. The ideal Finance Assistant (Part-time) will have the following skills and experience: * Previous experience in a financial role - such as credit control or accounts payable. * Experience with high volume invoice processing, payment forecasting and bank transaction processing. * Microsoft Excel advanced user experience - such as V Look-Ups and Pivot Tables would be advantageous but not essential. * Commutable to Derby / Derbyshire on a hybrid basis. * Ability to work between 20-25 hours per week on a part-time basis with flexible working. What's On Offer? * £27,000-£29,000 (pro-rata) * Private healthcare coverage * 32 days annual leave * Comprehensive company benefits account. * Hybrid working after probation period * Large opportunities to progress knowledge and job banding