Accounts Assistant - Part-Time

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative employer in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a great opportunity for career progression while handling essential tasks such as invoice management, payroll processing, and financial reporting. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including free on-site parking and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their accounting career. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to tackle challenges, this role is tailored for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Health care provisions

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent with experience in accounts.
• Proficient in Sage and Excel, ideally with credit control experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Process payroll and assist with year-end accounts and audits.

Skills

Sage

Excel

Credit Control

Payroll Administration

Bank Reconciliation

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Tools

Sage Accounts

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Part-Time, Sheffield

Client: Confidential

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 712355748684

Job Views: 7

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

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.

Your new role

• Invoice/Credit Note Management: Process and verify invoices/credit notes, email and upload them daily, and handle credit requests.
• Payment Processing: Post and allocate customer receipts onto Sage accounts.
• Bank and Cashflow Management: Update daily bank reconciliation and cash flow models, manage invoice discounting, trade loans, and report on cash position.
• Monthly Management Accounts: Assist with creating invoices, preparing debtors/creditors lists, VAT returns, and other financial reporting.
• Payroll Administration: Set up new starters, process payroll, administer pension schemes, and handle year-end duties.
• Year-End Accounts and Audits: Assist with year-end accounts, liaise with auditors, and support PBA reconciliation.
• Documentation: Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, maintain accurate records, and support the finance team.
• Customer Communication: Maintain strong relationships with customers, address enquiries, and ensure timely payment collection.
• Reporting: Generate accounts receivable ageing reports, weekly debtors reports, and analyze customer payment behavior.
• Collaboration: Work closely with job sharers for seamless handovers, 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 with a proactive mindset, able to work through challenges independently and within a team

What you'll get in return

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