Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Burgess Hill is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant for a job share role. This position involves managing Purchase and Sales Ledgers, processing invoices, and preparing VAT returns. The company values employee satisfaction and offers a stable work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension

Free onsite parking

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant with solid accounts knowledge.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Print and post GBP Supplier invoices.
• Prepare sales Ledger reconciliation.
• Assist Auditors with pre-audit and year-end.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Job description

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Burgess Hill, 3 days per week (22 hours), £17K - £19K, Wednesday - Friday (potential flexibility), 8:30 - 5:15pm Wednesday - Thursday 8.30am - 4pm Friday, Generous pension, free onsite parking, 10-minute walk from station, Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday

The Role

We are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with our fantastic engineering client based in Burgess Hill. The company has an excellent reputation for retaining staff due to the stable and rewarding work environment, with some of the team members having been with the company for 30 years or more. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful organization where employee satisfaction is truly valued. This role is a job share and encompasses a range of duties including Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.

Typical tasks:

• Print and post GBP Supplier invoices
• Set up new Purchase Ledger supplier accounts
• Download daily bank statements
• Close end of day sales invoices
• Update SIM statistic daily
• Process reminder letters and email statements
• Download bank statements

In addition, there will be weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks including:

• Changing currency rates
• Prepare sales Ledger reconciliation
• Set up intercompany Purchase Ledger payments in Euro
• Prepare BACS payments
• Prepare Quarterly VAT returns and submit to HMRC
• Assist Auditors with pre-audit in November and year-end in January
• Assist auditors with annual consolidation of accounts

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant with solid accounts knowledge. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. This role is a job share working 22 hours per week. Though ideally Wednesday to Friday, there may be opportunities for flexibility around the days worked. This is not a hybrid position; it will be office-based. The company offers a good range of benefits, a professional working environment, long-term job security, and a very competitive salary.

Company Information

This company is a market leader in their field, with an international presence and an excellent reputation. The role is based in a spacious, well-appointed professional office and would suit someone who enjoys working in a quiet and relaxed environment.

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