Part Time Accounts Assistant

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in Barnsley is looking for a Part Time Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. The role includes managing purchase ledger duties, processing payments, and handling supplier accounts. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in accounting, good knowledge of accounting software, and strong organizational skills. This is a 12-month fixed term contract offering flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounting or finance support role is required.
• Familiarity with accounting software is necessary.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Input supplier invoices and resolve invoice queries.
• Collaborate with Sales Ledger for contra invoices.
• Process BACS payment runs and upload files to the bank.

Skills

Proven experience in an Accounting or Finance support role

Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles

Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

AAT qualification (or studying towards it)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant to join them on a Part Time, fixed term contract for 12 months.

Your role will be to support the finance team in the day-to-day running of the accounts department. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of basic accounting principles and be confident working with numbers and accounting software.

Maternity cover - 12 month fixed term contract

Part Time - 17 hours a week (potential to do 25 hours, to be discussed)

Working hours/days would be as follows:

• Mondays and Thursdays: 9:15am - 3:00pm
• Tuesdays: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Salary is £15.27 an hour (£13,500 a year based on 17 hours a week)

Requirements

• Proven experience in an Accounting or Finance support role
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• AAT qualification (or studying towards it) is desirable but not essential

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger Duties: Input supplier invoices, resolve invoice and payment queries, communicate with suppliers regarding issues, and apply payments and credits to invoices.
• Contras Processing: Collaborate with the Sales Ledger team to contra customer/supplier (NMBS) invoices.
• Payment Processing: Handle BACS payment runs and upload files to the bank.
• Faster Payments: Set up and process faster payment transactions as needed.
• Inbox Management: Maintain and organise the Purchase Ledger (PL) Outlook inbox.
• Supplier Accounts: Open new supplier accounts and ensure existing supplier information is up to date.
• Petty Cash: Manage petty cash, including reconciliation and preparation of the monthly journal.
• Cash Book Posting: Download and code bank transactions, and post to appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Payroll Expenses: Collate, code, process, and journal expenses for both Concrete and Central payroll.
• Credit Card Expenses: Process and journal company credit card expenses.
• Month-End Duties: Ensure PL control sheet balances to the general ledger (GL), reconcile GRNI reports, and support the preparation of other month-end financial reports.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements on a regular basis.
• Invoicing: Raise the Garforth Rent Recharge Invoice and other internal billing as needed.
• Customer Refunds & Receipts: Post customer refunds and drainage payments into the accounting system (GP).

This job would suit someone who has worked in a similar position such as; Accounts Clerk / Financial Administrator / Financial Assistant / Accounting Assistant / etc