Accounts & Payroll Assistant

ARC Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable firm in Cambridgeshire is looking for a part-time Accounts & Payroll Assistant. This permanent position offers a salary of £22,000 to £23,000 pro rata for three days a week. Candidates should have experience in accounts payable and payroll, and proficiency in SAGE is preferred. The role includes processing transactions, managing ledgers, and reconciling accounts. Benefits include competitive pay, performance-related bonuses, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual performance-related bonus

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Workplace pension scheme

Private healthcare & medical insurance

Paid training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable and payroll is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Managing purchase ledger and reconciling supplier accounts.
• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Experience in accounts payable

Experience in payroll processing

SAGE software proficiency

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Overview

Accounts & Payroll Assistant (Part-Time) – Cambridgeshire

Part-time, Permanent Role. £22,000 - £23,000 p/a pro rata - 3 days per week (equivalent to £36,000 to £37,000 FTE).

ARC are recruiting on behalf of their client, a well-established company with a strong reputation within the construction sector, for a part-time Accounts assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience who is looking for a stable, part-time role across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions
• Managing purchase ledger and reconciling supplier accounts
• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Handling petty cash and staff expenses
• Managing finance queries
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll
• Supporting quarterly VAT submissions
• Updating employee records and maintaining accurate financial documentation

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in accounts payable and payroll
• Experience with SAGE would be highly beneficial
• AAT Level 2 qualification preferred but not essential; equivalent experience will also be considered
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus additional holiday for long service (pro rata)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private healthcare & medical insurance
• Free parking, eye care support and staff social events
• Paid training and development opportunities

This is a fantastic chance to join a respected and supportive company, working as part of a friendly team in a varied and rewarding finance role.

Apply now with your CV to Jayne at ARC: (url removed) (phone number removed) confidential chat.