Accounts Assistant

Are you detail-driven, organised, and ready to take the next step in your finance career? We’re looking for a proactive Part Time Assistant Accountant to support a busy Finance department and play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking company where your skills will make a real difference. You’ll be involved in a wide range of finance activities – from managing daily cashbooks and handling multi-currency transactions to supporting month-end processes and ensuring excellent communication across teams.
This role is 20 hours per week (3 full days or spread across 5 days) hours can be discussed on application.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing daily cashbooks and reconciling multi-currency bank accounts.
* Processing purchase and sales ledger tasks – issuing statements, chasing overdue invoices, logging invoices, and preparing payment runs.
* Handling international transactions, supplier payments, petty cash, staff expenses, and credit card reconciliations.
* Supporting month-end processes, including closing ledgers and preparing key reports.
* Working with HMRC requirements, such as deferred duty accounts, postponed VAT, and monthly exchange rates.
* Uploading payroll files and supporting online banking activities.
* Maintaining strong credit control practices and building relationships with customers and suppliers.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
* Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes.
* Confidence handling multi-currency transactions.
* Experience with online banking platforms and payroll uploads.
* Proficiency with accounting/finance systems and MS Office (especially Excel).
* Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
* Ability to manage deadlines, resolve queries, and build professional relationships across all levels.
Personal Qualities
* Trustworthy and able to handle sensitive financial information.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
* Professional, approachable, and solution focused.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and your career can grow. We offer a dynamic work environment, the chance to work closely with senior management, and the opportunity to build your expertise in an international finance setting.
If you’re ready to bring your skills, enthusiasm, and eye for detail to a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you!
If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities with us