Part Time Accounts Assistant

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper for a temporary, 20-hour-per-week role based in Derby. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day finance tasks and support a busy finance function from an office setting.

The role requires attention to detail, experience with both sales and purchase ledgers, and the ability to work independently. AAT Level 3 or equivalent and Sage 50 experience are highly desirable. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using Sage 50 is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or similar position.
• Good working knowledge of both sales and purchase ledger.
• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to manage queries independently.
• Availability to start Monday 26th October.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger activities, including invoicing and payment allocations.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments.
• Handle customer and supplier queries, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Process and reconcile employee expenses.
• Maintain and update financial templates and records.
• Support general bookkeeping and day-to-day finance administration.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Part-Time Bookkeeper - Temporary

Derby 20 Hours per Week Office-Based £15ph ASAP Start - Monday 26th October

Macildowie is working with an established business in Derby to recruit an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper on a temporary basis.

This is a great opportunity for a confident and experienced Bookkeeper who can hit the ground running, take ownership of day-to-day finance tasks and support a busy finance function.

The Role

Working 20 hours per week, with flexibility around how these hours are spread across the working week, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing sales ledger activities, including invoicing and payment allocations.

• Processing purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments.

• Handling customer and supplier queries, resolving discrepancies efficiently.

• Processing and reconciling employee expenses.

• Maintaining and updating financial templates and records.

• Supporting general bookkeeping and day-to-day finance administration.

• Ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.

About You

We are looking for someone who can quickly settle into the role and work independently.

Ideally, you will have:

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience using Sage 50 - highly desirable.

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or similar position.

• Good working knowledge of both sales and purchase ledger.

• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to manage queries independently.

• Availability to start Monday 26th October.

What's on Offer?

• 20 hours per week with flexibility around working days.

• Office-based position in Derby.

• Temporary assignment with an immediate start.

• Varied bookkeeping responsibilities within an established business.