Accounts Assistant

Prime Appointments Ltd; High Roding; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata annual leave

On-site parking

Workplace pension (if eligible)

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd are recruiting a Part-Time Accounts Assistant for a client in the Dunmow, Essex area. This temporary-to-permanent role pays £14–£15 per hour and is based on two full days a week, Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-5pm (or equivalent hours across Tue, Wed and Thu).

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the location. You will handle purchase ledger processing, invoicing, reconciliations, Excel data updates and routine financial reporting, with support

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting role with good understanding of accounting processes, reconciliations and deadlines.
• Proficiency using Sage 50 Accounts is essential.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills are required.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and raise self-billing invoices.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounts tasks.
• Handle reconciliations.
• Update and reconcile Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist with general accounts administration and financial reporting.
• Respond to emails and phone inquiries professionally.

Skills

Excel

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritise workloads

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Office

Job description

A client of ours in the Dunmow, Essex area is recruiting a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a temporary-to-permanent position offering £14–£15 per hour, depending on experience. 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) and free on-site parking. The position is subject to a successful probationary period.