Accounts Assistant

OnetoOne Personnel; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Part-time role

28 days annual leave

Company Pension

Friendly environment

Job summary

One to One Personnel is seeking a reliable Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support a small finance team in Leigh-on-Sea. The role focuses on purchase ledger, reconciliations and general finance administration, with flexible hours on Tuesday and Wednesday.

You will work with the Finance Manager, process supplier invoices, post journals and help with month-end tasks, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a similar Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role.
• Confident using Sage 50 and comfortable learning new systems.
• Experienced in completing bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Familiar with purchase ledger processes and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Able to work independently with strong organisation and confidentiality.
• Good communicator with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance tasks.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and process supplier invoices.
• Post journals and manage nominal ledgers.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.
• Provide general administrative finance support.

Skills

Sage 50

Bank reconciliations

Purchase ledger

Double-entry bookkeeping

Journals posting

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Independent working

Confidentiality

Supplier communication

Job description

Part-Time Accounts Assistant Leigh-on-Sea £15 - £17 per hour

About the Role

One to One Personnel are looking for a reliable and organised Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support our client's small finance team and Finance Manager.

The role is ideal for someone with practical accounts experience who can work independently and assist with purchase ledger, reconciliations, maintaining financial records and general finance administration.

Hours are flexible, with Tuesday and Wednesday preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Finance

• Supporting the Finance Manager with the day-to-day running of the finance function
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies
• Maintaining the purchase ledger, including processing and recording supplier invoices
• Matching invoices to supporting documentation and ensuring appropriate authorisation
• Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
• Posting journals and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Completing nominal ledger reconciliations and investigating variances
• Assisting with month‑end accounting procedures and general ledger maintenance
• Processing and allocating payments and receipts as required
• Ensuring financial information is accurately recorded and kept up to date
• Assisting with the preparation of reports and information for the Finance Manager
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance tasks and projects

Administration

• Providing general administrative support to the Finance Manager
• Maintaining organised electronic and physical finance records
• Filing invoices, statements and other financial documentation
• Assisting with correspondence and responding to routine supplier queries
• Maintaining spreadsheets and finance-related databases
• Supporting other administrative tasks across the business as required

What you'll need

• Experienced in a similar Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
• Confident using Sage 50 and comfortable learning new systems where required
• Experienced in completing bank and ledger reconciliations
• Familiar with purchase ledger processes and double‑entry bookkeeping
• Comfortable posting journals and working with nominal ledgers
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Numerate and confident working with financial information
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Reliable, conscientious and able to maintain confidentiality
• A good communicator who is comfortable dealing with suppliers and colleagues
• Proactive, with a willingness to identify and resolve discrepancies rather than simply flagging them

What's in it for you?

• £15.00 to £17.00 per hour
• Flexible part-time working arrangements
• A varied role with responsibility across the finance function
• The opportunity to work closely with and support the Finance Manager
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme

For more information please contact Sophie Barnes.