Accounts Assistant - Part Time

Find Apprenticeships; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to provide essential financial support. This role is perfect for those studying for an accounting qualification and requires strong IT and payroll skills. Enjoy benefits like flexi-time and free on-site parking while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexi-time working

Free on-site parking

Casual dress code

Company pension

Subsidised gym membership

No weekend work

Qualifications

• Essential payroll experience is required.
• Experience in purchase ledger and financial reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for purchase ledger activities.
• Assist with accruals and prepayment calculations.
• Process business expenses and reconcile petty cash.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Education

Currently studying towards a finance qualification (e.g. AAT)

Recent graduate or up to 1 year of experience in a finance/accounting role

Job description

Accounts Assistant Part-Time Permanent £20K - £23K

Accounts Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent)
Location: Hybrid - Liverpool
Salary: £20,000 - £23,000 per annum (pro rata)Hours: Minimum 22.5 hours per week
Are you currently studying towards an accounting qualification and eager to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and established manufacturing environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful business on a part-time, permanent basis, providing essential financial support and reporting directly to the Management Accountant.

Please note: Payroll support will be a key part of your initial responsibilities, so prior payroll experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cover for purchase ledger activities
• Assist with accruals and prepayment calculations
• Reconcile petty cash
• Process business expenses
• Support in preparing regular financial reports
• Encode accounting entries for data processing
• Post manual journal entries
• Assist with payroll processing

What We're Looking For

• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both finance and non-finance colleagues
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Either a recent graduate or someone with up to 1 year of experience in a finance/accounting role
• Currently studying towards a finance qualification (e.g. AAT) is desirable
• Payroll experience is essential

Benefits

• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexi-time working
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• Subsidised gym membership
• No weekend work

Sounds like the role for you? Apply now!

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