Accounts Assistant
About this job
Office Based
20-25 Hours per Week (Worked Across 4-5 Days)
9-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary Advertised it full time equivalent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business on a part-time maternity cover contract. This role is ideal for a highly organised individual with strong administrative and accounting skills who enjoys working in a friendly and supportive office environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurate processing of purchase invoices
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Reconciliation of customer accounts
- Preparing and issuing customer invoices and statements
- Assisting with month-end accounting duties
- Managing credit control activities
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounts and administrative tasks as required
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
- Strong administrative and Microsoft Excel skills
- Sage 50 knowledge (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to work
- A flexible, professional, and practical attitude
Apply Now
If you have previous accounts experience and are looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where your skills and attention to detail will be valued, we would love to hear from you.
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