Interim Part time Finance Officer
Location: Near Covent Garden, Central London
Working pattern: Part-time, 3 days per week (2 days on site, 1 day from home)
Pay rate: £23–£26 per hour, umbrella
Contract: Interim, initially up to 6 months
Start date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Interim Finance Officer to join a busy finance team based near Covent Garden. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking for a part-time interim assignment where they can make an immediate impact.
Working closely with the wider finance team, you will take ownership of key transactional finance activities, with a particular focus on accounts receivable, while also providing support across accounts payable and bank reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounts receivable activities, including raising sales invoices and recording incoming income.
- Monitor outstanding balances, chase overdue payments and maintain accurate debtor records.
- Prepare aged debtor reports and provide updates on outstanding student fees.
- Support the administration and reconciliation of student loan including international disbursements.
- Assist with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and payment runs.
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are processed in a timely manner.
- Support the wider finance team with general transactional finance duties and ad hoc tasks as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a Finance Officer, Finance Administrator or similar transactional finance position.
- Strong, demonstrable accounts receivable experience, including credit control and payment chasing.
- Good working knowledge of accounts payable and bank reconciliations.
- Experience raising invoices, recording income and producing aged debtor reports.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate financial records.
- The confidence to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
- A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to support a busy finance team.
- A genuine interest in a part-time interim opportunity and the ability to commit to three days per week.
Experience working with student fees, education-sector finance or student loan disbursements would be advantageous.
If you are an experienced finance professional with strong receivables skills and are available for an interim part-time opportunity, we would love to hear from you.