Part-time Accounts Assistant

RenDit; East Devon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected finance organization in East Devon is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant for their UK finance team. This role, requiring approximately 18 hours per week, involves processing supplier invoices, assisting with month-end activities, and supporting year-end audits. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounts payable and strong Excel skills. The position offers a stable environment and development opportunities, with a competitive salary of £30–34k pro-rated to hours worked.

Benefits

Stable working environment

Development opportunities

Generous salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in supplier ledger/accounts payable.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team.
• Intermediate Excel skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Prepare and process payment runs, including BACS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Finance systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

AAT part-qualified or studying

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and respected organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their UK finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who enjoys a hands‑on role and wants to be part of a collaborative, supportive finance function to join them on a part time basis.

The ideal candidate will be working around 18 hours per week, with flexibility on hours/days - would suit someone looking to work school hours.

The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial processing, with a strong focus on supplier ledger activities. You will also support month‑end processes, audits, and a variety of ad hoc finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Preparing and processing payment runs, including BACS and internal netting
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Processing employee expense claims and uploading to the finance system
• Assisting with month‑end activities, including accruals and prepayments
• Maintaining accurate supplier records
• Responding to supplier and internal finance queries professionally
• Supporting year‑end audit processes and ad hoc finance projects

About You

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a supplier ledger / accounts payable role
• AAT part-qualified or currently studying (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Good working knowledge of finance systems
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and O365 (intermediate Excel skills desirable)
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

What's on Offer

• A stable and supportive working environment
• Exposure to a broad finance role with development opportunitiesThe chance to work closely with an experienced finance team
• Generous salary in line with experience - £30–34k full time equivalent, pro‑rated to reflect the reduced hours
• Hybrid working after initial training period.

If you're an Accounts Assistant looking for your next step in a well‑structured finance function, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

Contact us for a confidential discussion - interviews will be taking place week commencing 12th January 2026.