Accounts Assistant - Part Time

Confidential; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Healthcare after 6 months

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day financial administration from our UK headquarters. You will review invoices, reconcile supplier statements, process expenses, and assist with travel and office operations under the guidance of the Financial Director.

The role demands strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and good IT proficiency, including Excel. It offers stable hours and a chance to contribute to an international plastics equipment supplier.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar administrative role.
• Experience processing invoices, reconciling statements and managing expenses.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Review and post invoices, ensuring accurate processing and record keeping.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies where required.
• Administer company credit card transactions and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Review and authorise employee expenses in accordance with company policies.
• Liaise with the Finance Department regarding invoices, expenses and account-related queries.
• Arrange business travel bookings and coordinate travel requirements.
• Manage office supplies, uniforms and other workplace resources.
• Provide customs import information to the company's Italian headquarters as required.
• Prepare and maintain monthly overseas visitor reports.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of daily business operations.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

IT skills including Excel

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview: Working alongside our client, an established market leader in the supply of specialist industrial equipment for the plastics industry, we are looking for an experienced Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join their team.

Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the successful candidate will support the day-to-day accounts and administrative functions of the business.

Benefits

• Pension 4% employee 4% Employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance - 3x Salary
• Healthcare scheme after 6 months of employment.

Remit

• This position will suit an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a background in financial administration.
• Based at the company's UK headquarters, this part-time opportunity offers the chance to join an established international business within the plastics industry.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Director, supporting financial administration and the smooth running of day-to-day office operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and post invoices, ensuring accurate processing and record keeping.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies where required.
• Administer company credit card transactions and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Review and authorise employee expenses in accordance with company policies.
• Liaise with the Finance Department regarding invoices, expenses and account-related queries.
• Arrange business travel bookings and coordinate travel requirements.
• Manage office supplies, uniforms and other workplace resources.
• Provide customs import information to the company's Italian headquarters as required.
• Prepare and maintain monthly overseas visitor reports.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of daily business operations.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar administrative role.
• Experience processing invoices, reconciling statements and managing expenses.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential financial information.

Key Words

"Accounts Assistant", "Finance Assistant", "Accounts Administrator", "Finance Administrator", "Accounts Clerk", "Purchase Ledger", "Invoice Processing", "Statement Reconciliation", "Expenses Administration", "Credit Card Reconciliation", "Financial Administration", "Office Administration", "Manufacturing", "Plastics Industry", "Part Time Accounts Assistant"

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