Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Bond; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Accounts Assistant for a part-time role in Plymouth. The role involves maintaining financial records, processing payroll, and producing reports, offering flexibility and responsibility. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience, proficiency in Xero and Excel, and a professional demeanor. Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere while making a tangible impact on the business's financial health. Health insurance and a generous annual leave are among the benefits provided.

Benefits

Health insurance

Death in service cover

Employee assistance programme

Access to a 24/7 GP service

Bereavement support

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar accounts role.
• Payroll experience is advantageous.
• Organised and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records using Xero.
• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and weekly commission payments.
• Assist with payroll and staff salary processing.
• Reconcile accounts and support month-end reporting.
• Monitor budgets, analyse spend, and produce management information.

Skills

Xero

Excel

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant

Location: Plymouth | Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 (FTE) | Hours: 25 per week (Monday to Wednesday + half-day Thursday ideally)

Recruiting exclusively through Pertemps

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for a part-time role with real responsibility and variety? Our client is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their finance team and play a key role in keeping the business’s financial operations running smoothly. This is your chance to take ownership of important processes while enjoying flexibility and a supportive team environment.

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact. You won’t just be processing numbers, you’ll be involved in critical financial tasks that help the business make informed decisions. From reconciling accounts and managing payroll to monitoring budgets and producing reports, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to develop your skills and make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records using Xero
• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and weekly commission payments
• Assist with payroll and staff salary processing
• Reconcile accounts and support month-end reporting
• Monitor budgets, analyse spend, and produce management information
• Liaise with colleagues, clients, and external providers
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar accounts role
• Confident with Xero (essential) and Excel
• Payroll experience is advantageous
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organised, and proactive
• Professional communicator, able to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Health insurance (including discounts such as half-price gym membership)
• Death in service cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to a 24 / 7 GP service
• Bereavement support
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution

If you want a part-time role with variety, responsibility, and the chance to grow your skills, apply today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office.