Accounts Assistant

Odin Careers Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Odin Careers Ltd. is seeking a detail-focused Part Time Assistant Accountant to support a busy finance department. You will manage daily cashbooks, multi-currency transactions, and assist with month-end processes while maintaining clear cross-team communication.

The role offers flexible part-time hours (20 hours/week) and opportunities to work with senior management in an international finance setting. Strong Excel and accounting software experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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, organisation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, resolve queries, and build professional relationships across all levels.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounts experience

Multi-currency handling

Payroll uploads

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Deadline management

Tools

Accounting software

Online banking platforms

Payroll software

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 (3 full days or spread across 5 days) 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, organisation, 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.