Part‑time Expenses & Accounts Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a part‑time Expenses & Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of a growing office services business in South West England. Working Wednesday‑Friday, you will manage employee expense claims, support the credit‑control function and help maintain the corporate credit‑card programme.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of the employee expense management system, reviewing, validating and processing cash and corporate credit‑card claims in line with company policy and HMRC regulations.
• Challenge or query non‑compliant submissions and provide guidance to staff on expense policy.
• Administer the corporate credit‑card programme, including issuing cards, maintaining user records and ensuring timely receipt of statements and supporting documents.
• Produce monthly and ad‑hoc expense reports and investigate invoice discrepancies.
• Support credit control by allocating receipts, managing customer accounts and resolving account queries.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Finance or Accounts Assistant with a focus on employee expenses.
• Good understanding of HMRC guidance on business expenses.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with employees at all levels.
• AAT qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.