Accounts Assistant

Charterhouse Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. This part-time role offers flexibility, allowing you to work 25 hours per week while contributing to the smooth operation of the finance department. You will engage in various accounting tasks, including managing sales ledgers, producing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines. With a competitive starting salary and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone eager to grow within a stable and progressive company. If you have a passion for numbers and a proactive approach, this opportunity is a great fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme after qualifying period

Opportunity to join a stable and progressive company

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years accountancy experience required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end applications and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support the finance team with general accounting duties.

Skills

accountancy experience

communication skills

organisational skills

time management

commercial awareness

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Minster Plumbing & Heating

Accounts Assistant - Part Time

My client, a leading company in their field, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is a Part Time flexible role of 25 hours per week. The ideal candidate will support the smooth running of the finance department by carrying out general accounting and sales ledger duties.

This role requires strong knowledge of accounting software and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary of £28,000
• Flexible working hours, 25 per week
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme after qualifying period
• Opportunity to join a stable and progressive company

Duties:

• Production of month-end Applications, working to deadlines
• Managing document flow required for submission with Application
• Understanding of Construction Industry Scheme & VAT Domestic Reverse Charge
• Entry onto bespoke company database & Sage 50 Accounts
• Various Microsoft Excel logs/reports updated with month-end figures
• Day-to-day sales invoices working in partnership with others
• Cashflow management
• Sage bank and control accounts reconciliation
• Depreciation & Prepayments
• Overall monitoring of Sage 50 Accounts entries by each department to ensure accuracy of trial balance
• Production of Profit & Loss report
• VAT Return submission
• Monitoring statutory deadlines to ensure submission of key financial documents by various departments e.g., HMRC Payments, CIS returns
• Credit card reconciliation and ensuring all required documents have been obtained
• Support for other accounting roles i.e., payroll, purchase ledger & credit control
• Working with external accountants
• General data analysis as required by Management

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Have a minimum of two years accountancy experience
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Be hard-working and hands-on
• Must have first-class communication and organisational skills
• Excellent timekeeping & ability to work to fixed deadlines
• Good commercial awareness
• Computer literate and experienced in computerised accounts software

Person Specification:

• Attention to detail and a good listener
• Numerate with the ability to multitask
• Good IT skills (good experience of Word, Excel)
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Enthusiastic & collaborative with a good telephone manner