Part Time Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover

Accounts Assistant - Part-Time Maternity Cover
Location: Harlow - Fully Office Based
Hours: 24 hours per week across a minimum of 4 days
Salary: £14.95 per hour
Contract: Maternity Cover - minimum 9 months
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Mosaic Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a small and friendly Harlow-based business with the recruitment of a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to provide maternity cover for a minimum of nine months.
This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a close-knit environment and taking ownership of a varied accounts workload.
You will be working in a very small office alongside just one other colleague, so we are looking for someone who is reliable, personable and comfortable working independently while also being part of a supportive team.
The role is fully office based and offers flexibility around how the 24 hours are worked, provided they are spread across at least four days.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day accounts and administrative support, helping to ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
The role is varied and hands-on, covering purchase ledger, customer accounts, invoicing, reconciliations, credit control and month-end support.
Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process purchase invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Reconcile customer accounts.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices.
• Prepare and send customer statements.
• Carry out credit control and follow up outstanding payments.
• Assist with month-end duties.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Support general accounts administration.
• Complete ad hoc accounts tasks as required.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous accounts experience who is organised, accurate and confident working in a small office environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger or similar role.
• Strong administration skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using Sage 50 would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisation and time management.
• The ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.
• A self-motivated and proactive approach.
• Confidence working independently.
• A practical and flexible attitude.
• The ability to communicate professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

The Ideal Person

Because this is such a small office, personality and reliability will be just as important as experience.
We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and approachable.
• Comfortable working closely with one other person.
• Happy to take responsibility for their own workload.
• Proactive and willing to use their initiative.
• Professional and dependable.
• Able to remain calm and accurate when busy.

What's on Offer?

• £14.95 per hour
• 24 hours per week
• Flexible working pattern across a minimum of four days
• Monday to Friday office hours
• Fully office based in Harlow
• Minimum nine-month maternity cover
• Immediate start
• Friendly, small-team environment
• Varied and responsible accounts role

If you have previous accounts experience and are looking for a flexible part-time role within a small and friendly business, we would be very interested in hearing from you.