Accounts Assistant - Part Time

Kenton Black; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time 25h/w

WFH option

Leave 25 days + holidays

Company pension

Study support

Training from Finance Director

Job summary

Kenton Black in Blackpool is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to handle payroll processing and general bookkeeping. The role is 25 hours per week with some work-from-home flexibility and a supportive finance team.

The ideal candidate will have payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and accurate ledger management. Benefits include 25 days of leave, a company pension, and study support.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll management and processing.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with payroll software.
• Proactive, accurate, and able to work independently.
• Experience with book-keeping and ledger maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll processing for all staff on monthly and weekly cycles.
• Support general bookkeeping, sales and purchase ledgers.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable, PO matching.
• Monitor credit control and chase overdue debts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with financial reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Company Details and Job Overview:

A new part-time Accounts Assistant role has become available within a Blackpool based SME. It is an exciting time to join the business as they enter a phase of transformation which will involve the implementation of new systems and processes.

This is a part-time role, offering approximately 25 hours per week.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

• Part‑time, office based role - 25 hours per week
• Flexibility on start/finish times with opportunity for some working from home
• 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Study support if required
• Ongoing training and support from the Finance Director

Your New Role as Accounts Assistant:

Working within a friendly team of finance staff, this Accounts Assistant role will have a primary focus on payroll activity, managing all payroll processing for the business.

More varied tasks such as supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day financial operations will also form part of this role. This will include general bookkeeping, sales ledger and purchase ledger support.

Main role duties:

• Lead on all payroll activity, including the preparation, processing, maintenance, and verification of monthly and weekly payroll tasks across the business. This includes processing staff expenses and administration of the company pension scheme.
• Assisting with both accounts payable and receivable, processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accurate data entry, whilst matching purchase orders and dealing with client queries in line with company policy.
• Assisting with Credit Control, monitoring and managing customer accounts whilst tracking and resolving overdue debt.
• Bank reconciliations, ensuring bank and supplier statements are reconciled with accuracy.
• Ad hoc finance duties where required e.g. assisting with financial reports.

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The ideal candidate will be proven in a similar role with solid understanding of payroll processes, up to date knowledge with the ability to manage payroll from start to finish. With capability to work independently, you will be driven and self‑motivated with a keen eye for detail with focus on accuracy. Strong systems skills are also required including working knowledge of Excel.