Accounts Assistant, 20hrs, £30k pro-rata

Hays PLC; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a family-run consultancy that provides vital support to businesses dealing with critical incidents. As an Accounts Assistant, you will enjoy a flexible working environment, managing key financial tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll administration, and VAT returns. If you have a strong background in accounts preparation and are proficient in SAGE, this position could be your next career move. Join a compassionate team where your contributions make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in comprehensive Accounts Preparation and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in SAGE software for effective bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of SAGE software and manage bookkeeping tasks.
• Prepare sales and purchasing data for budgeting and financial analysis.

Skills

SAGE Proficiency

Bookkeeping

Budgeting & Analysis

Ledger Management

Invoicing

Journal Transactions

VAT Returns

Credit Control

Payroll Administration

P11D Forms

Pension Scheme Administration

Expense Management

Fleet Management

Payment Schedules

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Accounts Assistant, Skipton, 20hrs, £30k Pro-rata

Your New Company

Hays is delighted to be working with a family-run consultancy that offers life-changing support to businesses whose staff have suffered critical incidents. No incident is too big or small for this company, which has worked with many clients for over 20 years. Established over 30 years ago, they have supported over 10,000 trauma events.

They are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team, working 20 hours per week with a pro-rata salary of £30,000. The role is fairly autonomous, requiring experience in comprehensive Accounts Preparation and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• SAGE Proficiency: Demonstrate excellent knowledge of SAGE software.
• Bookkeeping: Ensure accurate month-end trading, profit and loss accounts, and balance sheets.
• Budgeting & Analysis: Prepare sales and purchasing data to assist in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Ledger Management: Process and reconcile purchase and sales ledgers.
• Invoicing: Generate sales invoices.
• Journal Transactions: Record month-end and year-end journal entries.
• VAT Returns: Manage VAT return submissions.
• Credit Control: Oversee credit control and liaise with clients.
• Payroll Administration: Prepare and manage payroll, including HMRC reporting.
• P11D Forms: Complete and submit P11D forms.
• Pension Scheme: Administer the employee pension scheme.
• Expense Management: Collect and process monthly expense reports from consultants.
• Fleet Management: Maintain company vehicle details, including insurance and MOT.
• Payment Schedules: Prepare and manage payment schedules.

What to do next

If you're interested, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date CV, or contact us for more information.

If this role isn't suitable but you're seeking a new opportunity, please reach out for a confidential career discussion.

• Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum + Hybrid/home working options