Accounts Assistant

Our client, a well-established and growing business in the design and manufacturing industry, is seeking a Accounts Assistant (Part Time / 24 hours per week) to support its day-to-day finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual looking to apply their experience in accounts within a flexible working environment.

The Accounts Assistant (Part Time) role:

The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency, ensuring smooth daily operations within the finance function. Responsibilities include:

• Creating and sending sales invoices to customers.
• Preparing and distributing customer monthly statements.
• Updating bank transactions in the ERP system using bank statements.
• Reconciling and posting supplier invoices.
• Sending remittances to suppliers.
• Performing bank reconciliations.
• Reconciling purchase and sales ledgers, investigating queries and discrepancies.
• Processing staff expenses.
• Assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

The ideal candidate for the Accounts Assistant position:

Our client values the right attitude and ability as much as experience and qualifications. They are looking for a candidate who is:

• Experienced in accounts, ideally in accounts payable and/or receivable.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified.
• Meticulous, conscientious, and methodical in their approach.
• Organised with strong time management skills.
• A strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with different departments.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experienced in using an accounting package and CRM database (preferred but not essential).

What’s on offer for this Accounts Assistant (Part Time) job vacancy:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (pro rata), based on experience and skill set.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year of service, up to 33 days.
• Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Flexible part-time hours - 24 hours per week, either over 3 full days or spread across 5 shorter days (e.g. ~4 ¾ hours per day with flexible morning start times).
• Training support as required.
• Role based in Brackley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking for a flexible part-time role within a supportive and well-established business.

Keywords associated with this Part Time Accounts Assistant job role:

• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• AAT qualification
• ERP system