Accountant

One to One Personnel; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accountant & Office Administrator in Essex. The role oversees financial and administrative management, including account administration, bank reconciliations, and payroll. Ideal candidates will have strong proficiency in Sage, Excel, and Word, effective communication skills, and experience with credit control. The package includes £15 per hour, on-site parking, and holiday accrual, with an immediate start and ongoing temporary role.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Holiday accrual

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in accounting systems and office software.
• Experience in payroll, reconciliations, and credit control processes.
• Commitment to confidentiality and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of account administration.
• Ensure accurate and timely bank reconciliations.
• Raise and process invoices in line with terms and conditions.
• Manage weekly and monthly payroll.
• Monitor credit card expenditure and petty cash.
• Contribute to front office operations.

Skills

Proficiency in Sage

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Accountant Stanford-le-Hope Mon-Thurs 8am 4pm £15 p/h Immediate start

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accountant & Office Administrator to oversee all aspects of financial and administrative management. This role requires strong proficiency in accounting systems and office software, as well as the ability to ensure smooth day-to-day operations across finance and front‑office functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Management: Manage all aspects of account administration efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure accurate and timely bank reconciliations, including movement of funds between accounts.
• Oversee creditors and debtors, ensuring payments and reconciliations are completed within credit control systems.
• Financial Operations: Raise and process invoices in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Reconcile order sheets, delivery notes, and invoices, addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Manage weekly and monthly payroll, updating accountants on personnel changes.
• Monitor credit card expenditure and petty cash, ensuring receipts are collected and finances balanced.
• Keep relevant staff informed of financial matters as necessary.
• Administrative Support: Contribute to front office operations, including answering calls, directing inquiries, welcoming guests, and general office duties.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed, filed, and returned confidentially.
• Maintain compliance with ISO quality system frameworks.

What you’ll need

• Proficiency in Sage, Excel, Word, and other relevant office/accounting software.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with staff and external stakeholders.
• Experience in payroll, reconciliations, and credit control processes.
• Commitment to confidentiality and quality standards.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be proactive, reliable, and capable of balancing financial responsibilities with general office administration. They will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of both financial systems and front‑office operations.

The Package

• Immediate Start
• £15 per hour
• Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm or 9am 5pm
• Onsite parking
• Ongoing temporary role
• Holiday accrual
• Weekly pay