Accounts Assistant

Astute Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A proactive Accounts Assistant is sought for a part-time role in Derby. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and assisting with month-end tasks. The position offers 25 flexible hours per week with a competitive salary and holiday benefits.

Benefits

25 hours per week, flexible work hours

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Friendly and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role.
• Positive attitude and willingness to engage.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and reconcile statements.
• Verify and process employee expense claims.
• Support with month-end tasks including journal preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Competency with accounting software

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a part-time opportunity with flexibility and stability? Our Derby-based client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support their finance function in a varied and hands-on role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, raising sales invoices, and ensuring timely payments and receipts.
• Posting transactions and completing monthly bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Verifying and processing employee expense claims and maintaining accurate petty cash records.
• Supporting in chasing outstanding payments, issuing statements, and maintaining good relationships with customers.
• Helping with month-end tasks including journal preparation, ledger reviews, and reporting.
• Filing, maintaining digital finance records, and supporting the wider team with ad hoc finance duties as needed.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Competency with accounting software
• A positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in

Benefits and Working Hours:

• 25 hours per week, flexible across Monday to Friday to suit your lifestyle
• 27,000 FTE salary (pro rata to part-time hours)
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Fully onsite role, based in a friendly and collaborative team environment