Accounts Assistant

Prime Appointments Ltd; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days leave (pro-rata) + bank hols

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd. is recruiting for a Part-Time Accounts Assistant in Dunmow, Essex. The role is two days (Tue/Wed) 9am–5pm, with a flexible option across Tue/Wed/Thu. £15.00 per hour, driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to location.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining records, reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting. Pro-rata annual leave and on-site parking are benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting role with understanding of reconciliations and deadlines.
• Proficient in Sage 50 Accounts.
• Strong Excel skills and data management.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and raise self-billing invoices.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounts functions.
• Carry out reconciliations and update Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist with general accounts administration and financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Excel

Job description

A client of ours in the Dunmow, Essex area is recruiting a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis, offering £15.00 per hour. The role is available for two full days on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am–5pm (or equivalent part-time hours across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the location.

Your key duties in this Part-Time Accounts Assistant role will include, but are not limited to:

• Processing purchase ledger invoices and raising self-billing invoices.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting day-to-day accounts functions.
• Reconciliation.
• Updating and reconciling Excel spreadsheets.
• Assisting with general accounts administration and financial reporting.
• Responding to emails and telephone enquiries professionally.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

• Previous experience in an accounting role, with a good understanding of accounting processes, reconciliations and deadlines.
• Essential experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
• Competent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

Benefits include

• pro-rata annual leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
• a workplace pension (if eligible)
• free on-site parking