Accounts Assistant

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established business in Doncaster is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to manage invoices and financial records with a salary equivalent to £25,000 full time. The ideal candidate will have experience with Xero and understand VAT compliance. This role involves processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate financial records, allowing for flexible hours across four working days, including Fridays. Interested candidates should apply promptly.

Benefits

Flexible hours

4 days work schedule

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to process high volume of invoices accurately.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial records.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses.
• Manage VAT self-billing and ensure compliance.
• Record and reconcile credit/debit card transactions.
• Raise and issue sales invoices accurately.

Skills

Transactional finance experience

Hands-on experience using Xero

Understanding of VAT

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Sewell Wallis are working with a thriving well-established business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are recruiting an Accounts Assistant due to ongoing growth. This is a part time role and will be 4 day per week (Fridays are essential) for a full time equivalent salary of approximately £25,000. The role would be suitable for someone experience in transactional finance and an understanding of VAT. Prior experience with Xero is also highly desirable.

This Accounts Assistant role is a rare opportunity within an expanding organisation, that will allow the successful candidate to learn and develop their skills and take ownership of key functions within the business.

What will you be doing?

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately and efficiently.
• Managing self-billing for VAT and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Recording and reconciling numerous credit/debit card transactions across multiple accounts.
• Posting daily bank transactions and preparing timely bank reconciliations.
• Raising and issuing sales invoices to customers, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution (Accounts Receivable).
• Processing supplier invoices, matching to POs where applicable, and preparing payment runs (Accounts Payable).
• Monitoring supplier accounts, chasing missing invoices, and requesting supporting documentation where required.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice/payment queries promptly.
• Supporting the finance team in meeting tight reporting deadlines by keeping records fully up to date.
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records in the accounting system.
• Attending periodic meetings with directors.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or within a similar transactional role.
• Hands-on experience using Xero accounting software.
• An understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, VAT, and bank reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Confident in communicating with suppliers, customers, and colleagues to chase information and resolve queries.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and keep financial records up to date.

What’s on offer?

• Flexible hours
• 4 days to be chosen by you (must include Fridays)

Apply now to avoid disappointment, or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions