Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant  Contract Type & Hours: Permanent & Part Time, 25 hours per week Salary: £25,000 (to be pro-rated to reflect part time hours) Base: Home based / Loughborough Head Office We are looking for an organised, detail-focused, and proactive Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. About the Role As our Finance Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. You will help ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, records are maintained effectively, and people receive excellent support. We're seeking someone who has previous experience in a finance, accounts, bookkeeping, or administrative role. Someone who demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy and is confident working with spreadsheets and handling large volumes of data. Responsibilities and duties Purchase Ledger 

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation. 
• Prepare supplier payment runs for approval. 
• Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and colleagues. 
• Maintain supplier records and account information.  Sales Ledger 
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes.
• Monitor outstanding debts and assist with credit control activities.
• Allocate customer receipts and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to customer invoice queries promptly. Banking and Cash Management 
• Process and reconcile bank transactions.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate unreconciled items.
• Assist with monitoring cash flow and financial commitments.
• Process employee expense claims in line with company policy. Financial Administration 
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assist in preparing monthly finance reports and management information.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Process journals and account adjustments as required.
• Maintain fixed asset records where applicable. Compliance and Controls
• Ensure financial procedures and controls are followed at all times.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.
• Support compliance with relevant financial regulations and organisational policies. General 
• Provide administrative support to the wider Finance team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required. Required skills and experience
• Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role. 
• Experience of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes. 
• Strong numerical and analytical skills. 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Good organisational and time management skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. 
• Experience using finance or accounting software. 
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   For more information regarding the role and the skills we are looking for, please see the Job Description on our website: actiondeafness.org.uk/jobs   How to Apply If you are a highly organised individual with a passion for accuracy and delivering excellent support, we'd love to connect with you. Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to: hr@actiondeafness.org.uk The closing date for the role is: Friday 23 October 2026