Part Time Accounts Assistant

Confidential; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours per week

Office-based in Derby

Temporary assignment

Immediate start

Job summary

Confidential in Derby is seeking a Part‑Time Bookkeeper for a temporary role. The position is 20 hours per week, office-based with an ASAP start, and there is flexibility on how hours are spread across the week.

You will handle sales and purchase ledgers, expenses processing, and maintain financial records while supporting the finance team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper to hit the ground running.

Qualifications

• Experience with sales ledger and purchase ledger
• Ability to reconcile financial records and supplier queries
• Attention to detail and accuracy in day-to-day bookkeeping
• Ability to work independently and manage queries
• Availability to start Monday 26th October

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

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.