Finance Assistant/ /Freelance/ up to 15 hours per week/

Location: Bournemouth, UK Hours: 2–3 hours per day (flexible, part-time) Rate: £20–£25 per hour (based on skills and experience) Contract Type: Freelance Start Date – Jan 2025 About the Role We, at the Brand Champions, are seeking a Finance Assistant to play a key role in keeping our finance and operations running smoothly. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely transaction processing, and supporting day-to-day financial activities that keep the organisation on track. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are an experienced candidate who values flexibility and want to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing business, while working on a part-time consultant basis. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable & Receivable • Process supplier invoices accurately, in a timely manner, based on agreed terms. • Prepare and issue customer invoices, ensuring accuracy of billing information. • Monitor, chase, and manage outstanding payments, maintaining effective credit control. • Reconcile supplier statements and proactively resolve any queries or discrepancies. General Support • Respond promptly to internal and external finance queries, professionally and efficiently. • Assist with preparing financial reports and management information as required. • Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with GDPR and financial regulations. Essential Requirements Experience & Qualifications • Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or accounting role, ideally within an SME or consultancy environment. • AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent finance/accountancy qualification desirable; ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified is an advantage. • Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail. • Proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms, particularly Xero, with working knowledge of Excel and integrated finance tools (e.g., Dext) • Knowledge of Monday.com useful but not required Working Arrangements • Hours: 10–15 hours per week, with flexibility to suit your schedule, ideally spread across the working week to ensure continuity. • Location: Primarily remote, with regular in‑person meetings in Bournemouth for better collaboration. • Fee: £20–£25 per hour (based on skills and experience) • Contract: Initial trial 3 months, then rolling 6 month About Brand Champions Brand Champions is a fast-growing consultancy helping brands unlock growth through smart strategy, rapid SOS support and high-quality execution. We work across travel, hospitality, pharma and health and wellbeing, acting as an energetic extension of our clients’ teams. Known for bold thinking, clarity and getting things done, we help brands move faster and achieve more. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Original job Finance Assistant/ /Freelance/ up to 15 hours per week/ posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. Apply tot his job