Accounts Assistant

Odin Careers Ltd; Alton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Odin Careers Ltd in the United Kingdom is looking for a proactive Part Time Assistant Accountant to support a busy Finance department. The role focuses on daily cashbooks, multi-currency transactions, and assisting with month-end activities.

You'll work 20 hours per week, typically Monday to Wednesday/Thursday, with flexible hours discussed at application. You will contribute to accurate ledgers, payroll uploads, supplier payments, and clear cross-team communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance administration.
• Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes.
• Confidence handling multi-currency transactions.
• Experience with online banking platforms and payroll uploads.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cashbooks and reconcile multi-currency bank accounts.
• Process purchase and sales ledgers, issue statements, chase overdue invoices, log invoices, and prepare payment runs.
• Handle international transactions, supplier payments, petty cash, staff expenses, and credit card reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes, including closing ledgers and preparing key reports.
• Work with HMRC requirements, such as deferred duty accounts, postponed VAT, and monthly exchange rates.
• Upload payroll files and support online banking activities.
• Maintain strong credit control practices and build relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

MS Excel

Multi-currency

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Online banking

Job description

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, Monday-Wednesday/Thursday. Flexible 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, organization, 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.