Accounts Assistant Sage

Pertemps; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts & Office Administrator in Kettering. The role involves managing day-to-day bookkeeping with Sage, processing invoices, and maintaining office operations during part-time hours (20 hours/week). Ideal for candidates who thrive in a standalone role with autonomy. Offering competitive hourly rate and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £14.00

Part-time, family-friendly hours – no evenings or weekends

Autonomy over accounts process

Supportive and friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience using Sage for bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Previous experience in an accounts/admin role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records using Sage accounting software.
• Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and promptly.
• Reconcile bank statements and assist with month-end processes.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, raising purchase orders when needed.
• Prepare and send out customer invoices and statements.
• Handle parcel dispatches and liaise with couriers.
• Manage general office duties such as responding to emails, filing.

Skills

Sage Experience

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Accounts & Office Administrator
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 10:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday (20 hours per week)
Location: Kettering

About the Role
On behalf of our Kettering based client, Pertemps are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts & Office Administrator to manage our day-to-day bookkeeping and administrative tasks. This is a standalone position, giving you full ownership of the accounts process and the opportunity to make a real impact in the smooth running of the business. It’s ideal for someone with solid Sage experience who enjoys working with numbers while also keeping office operations organised.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records using Sage accounting software.
• Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and promptly.
• Reconcile bank statements and assist with month-end processes.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, raising purchase orders when needed.
• Prepare and send out customer invoices and statements.
• Handle parcel dispatches and liaise with couriers.
• Manage general office duties such as responding to emails, filing, and maintaining records in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Support management with financial reports and ad-hoc accounts tasks.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience using Sage for bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Previous experience in an accounts/admin role preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.00.
• Part-time, family-friendly hours – no evenings or weekends.
• Standalone role with autonomy and responsibility over the accounts process.
• Varied role combining accounts, stock control, and office administration.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.

Please get in touch by sending in a CV if this role is of interest?