Part Time Accounts Assistant

Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job description

Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working with a progressive Barnsley based company who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a part time permanent basis. The role will be working 30 hours over 5 days (Mon- Fri) with some flexibility in the working hours.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the finance function, being heavily involved in a variety of tasks across purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll.

What will you be doing?

• Take ownership of payroll processes, ensuring all employee timesheets are validated, processed, and reconciled accurately using Sage 50 Payroll. This includes new starters, leavers, statutory payments, and handling queries.
• Manage invoicing for a wide range of customers, ensuring prompt payment and resolving queries.
• Maintain accurate records, process remittances, and generate customer statements and debtor reports.
• Oversee purchase ledger functions, ensuring best value for contract renewals.
• Reconcile expected and received billings.
• Support the finance team with bank transaction processing and petty cash management.
• Play a key part in regular system reviews and assist in driving process improvements.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proficient in Sage 50 Payroll and Accounts.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and PC skills (intermediate Excel proficiency).
• Prior experience in a finance department.
• AAT Level 2 or Sage Payroll accreditation is a plus.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working.
• Company pension scheme.
• Starting salary of £26K (FTE) rising to £27.5K (FTE).
• 25 days of annual leave and bank holidays.
• On-site parking.

Send us your CV below or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information.