Part-Time Finance Assistant

Job Description

Part-Time Finance Administrator

Salary: £30,000-£32,000 pro rata (dependent on experience) Location: Glasgow (North) Hours: 2-3 days per week, 08:30-16:30

We are recruiting on behalf of an established client operating in a highly specialist and influential area of technology. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking software business that has played a key role in its sector and continues to evolve and innovate.

The role offers flexibility, with the option of working either two or three days per week depending on candidate preference. Working days are not fixed; however, the business’s core office days are Tuesday and Wednesday. For candidates seeking a two day role, these would be the preferred office based days.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail oriented and dependable Finance Administrator / Bookkeeper to support the day to day financial operations of the business. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong Xero experience who is comfortable managing routine financial processes independently and maintaining accurate financial records. The organisation operates in a project based environment, so the role will also involve supporting time tracking and project reporting to ensure robust financial visibility and performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process and record financial transactions within Xero, including sales, purchases, expenses, and bank reconciliations
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss reports
• Support month end processes and ensure data integrity
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
• Manage client credit control

Project Administration

• Maintain time booking entries across client projects
• Ensure accurate allocation of time and costs to projects
• Produce and analyse reports on project performance, profitability, and utilisation
• Provide financial insights and reporting support to project managers

Skills & Experience Essential

• Proven experience using Xero
• Strong bookkeeping and transactional processing experience
• Sound understanding of accounting principles
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

Desirable

• Experience using WorkflowMax or similar project/time tracking systems
• Background in a project based, software, or technology environment
• Experience preparing management information, including P&L reports

Working Arrangements & Benefits

• Part time role with flexible working arrangements
• 2-3 days per week depending on candidate preference
• Two days office based in Glasgow (Tuesday Wednesday), with potential home working on other days
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to contribute to and improve financial processes within a well established software business

If you are a proactive finance professional looking for a flexible, part time role within a supportive and forward thinking business, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.