Finance Assistant in Chichester

Our local authority client based in Chichester are urgently seeking an experienced Finance Assistant.

£13.26 per hour PAYE

Working arrangements - Initially full time in the office for training for approximately 3-4 weeks, then hybrid 1 day per week – (day to be confirmed)

Job Description

In this role you’ll take ownership of a range of everyday admin and finance tasks, for example, processing invoices and payment requests, preparing figures for reports, and making sure payments are handled accurately and on time.

You’ll work confidently on your own when needed, especially with routine tasks, but you’ll also be part of a friendly team that’s always happy to help.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in admin or finance and is comfortable explaining simple financial information.
• Enjoys helping customers or colleagues and can stay calm and professional when dealing with difficult phone queries.
• Likes working in an organised, steady role where accuracy matters.
• Possess communication skills.
• Has confidence in the use of systems and processes as the role will include working with large volumes of sensitive data.
• Has experience working with IT, mainly using Microsoft applications such as Word or Excel.
• Can prioritise daily tasks to meet deadlines and objectives.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.