Part Time Accounts Assistant

Part Time Accounts Assistant

Some roles are all about visibility. This one isn’t. It’s for someone who finds real satisfaction in being the calm, capable presence behind the scenes — the one who makes sure everything adds up, nothing’s missed, and people sleep a bit easier because they know the numbers are in safe hands.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a long-standing client — a stable, growing business with a genuinely supportive team culture. They’re looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join them on a part-time basis (21 hours a week), someone who’s dependable, accurate, and quietly proud of keeping the books in order.

The Role

You’ll be involved in:

• Purchase and sales ledger processing
• Managing POs, invoices, staff expenses and credit card transactions
• Supplier payments and reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
• Month-end and year-end support
• A bit of everything else that keeps the finance function ticking along
• There’s some cover involved for colleagues now and then — standard in a close-knit team.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal person will have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Purchase Ledger
• Confidence using Sage50 and Excel (beyond the basics)
• A natural eye for detail — and the calm persistence to chase missing info Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to their work
• The ability to communicate clearly and work well with colleagues at all levels
• This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day and values accuracy, structure, and teamwork.

The Offer

• 21 hours per week – ideally mornings, but there’s flexibility
• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Pro-rated 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Private medical, pension scheme, hybrid working, early finish Fridays
• Other perks include holiday purchase scheme, wellbeing support, and access to professional development resources

If you’re someone who likes to keep things organised, accurate, and under control — and you’re looking for a part-time role where your contribution genuinely matters — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat with Claudia.