Accounts Assistant - Part-Time

Hays PLC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative employer in Sheffield seeks a dedicated Accounts Assistant for a part-time role. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including free on-site parking and a supportive work environment. The successful candidate will manage invoices, assist with payroll, and collaborate closely with the finance team to ensure compliance and effective cash flow management. This role promises genuine career progression opportunities within a dynamic team, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in finance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Health care provisions

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent with experience in accounts assistant roles.
• Proficient in Sage and Excel, with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices and credit notes, ensuring compliance and accurate records.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and payroll administration.

Skills

Sage

Excel

Credit Control

Payroll Administration

Bank Reconciliation

Education

AAT Qualified

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Part-Time - Sheffield - C.£30K pro rata - Sage

Your new company

Our client is a dynamic and innovative employer offering genuine career progression opportunities. They provide a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave including bank holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package. Conveniently located just outside Sheffield city centre, they offer free on-site parking, a subsidised canteen, health care provisions, and more.

**Temporary to Permanent Placement**

**Part-Time - 25 Hours - Job Share**

SHEFFIELD

Your new role

1. Invoice/Credit Note Management: Process and verify invoices/credit notes, email and upload them daily, and handle credit requests.
2. Payment Processing: Post and allocate customer receipts onto Sage accounts.
3. Bank and Cashflow Management: Update daily bank reconciliation and cash flow model, manage invoice discounting, trade loans, and report on cash position.
4. Monthly Management Accounts: Assist with creating invoices, preparing debtors/credit lists, VAT returns, and other financial reporting.
5. Payroll Administration: Set up new starters, process payroll, administer pension schemes, and handle year-end duties.
6. Year-End Accounts and Audits: Assist with year-end accounts, liaise with auditors, and support PBA reconciliation.
7. Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, maintain accurate records, and support the finance team.
8. Customer Communication: Maintain strong relationships with customers, address enquiries, and ensure timely payment collection.
9. Reporting: Generate accounts receivable ageing reports, weekly debtors reports, and analyse customer payment behaviour.
10. Collaboration: Work closely with job sharers for seamless handovers and support during absences, and collaborate with the sales team to resolve payment disputes.

What you'll need to succeed

• AAT qualified or equivalent
• Experience with Sage and Excel
• Previous experience in an accounts assistant role, ideally with credit control and payroll experience
• Driven and proactive mindset, able to work through challenges independently and within a team

What you'll get in return

• Long-term employment after probation
• Competitive salary
• Great benefits package
• Free on-site parking

What you need to do now

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