Accounts Assistant

JM&Co. Recruitment Ltd; Brackley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant for a part-time role in Brackley. This position offers a flexible working environment, allowing you to work 24 hours a week, either across three full days or five shorter days. As part of the finance team, you will be responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, processing invoices, and performing reconciliations. With a competitive salary and generous annual leave, this opportunity is perfect for a proactive finance professional looking to balance work and personal commitments in a supportive company.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Flexible part-time hours

Training support

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and/or receivable is essential.
• AAT qualification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create and send sales invoices, prepare customer statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and update transactions in ERP.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Time Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified

Tools

ERP system

Accounting package

CRM database

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing business in the design and manufacturing industry, is seeking a Accounts Assistant (Part Time / 24 hours per week) to support its day-to-day finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual looking to apply their experience in accounts within a flexible working environment.

The Accounts Assistant (Part Time) role:

The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency, ensuring smooth daily operations within the finance function. Responsibilities include:

1. Creating and sending sales invoices to customers.
2. Preparing and distributing customer monthly statements.
3. Updating bank transactions in the ERP system using bank statements.
4. Reconciling and posting supplier invoices.
5. Sending remittances to suppliers.
6. Performing bank reconciliations.
7. Reconciling purchase and sales ledgers, investigating queries and discrepancies.
8. Processing staff expenses.
9. Assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

The ideal candidate for the Accounts Assistant position:

Our client values the right attitude and ability as much as experience and qualifications. They are looking for a candidate who is:

1. Experienced in accounts, ideally in accounts payable and/or receivable.
2. AAT qualified or part-qualified.
3. Meticulous, conscientious, and methodical in their approach.
4. Organised with strong time management skills.
5. A strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with different departments.
6. Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
7. Experienced in using an accounting package and CRM database (preferred but not essential).

What's on offer for this Accounts Assistant (Part Time) job vacancy:

Competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (pro rata), based on experience and skill set.

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year of service, up to 33 days.

Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions.

Flexible part-time hours - 24 hours per week, either over 3 full days or spread across 5 shorter days (e.g. ~4 ¾ hours per day with flexible morning start times).

Training support as required.

Role based in Brackley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking for a flexible part-time role within a supportive and well-established business.