Part Time Accounts Assistant

The OPRA Group; Essex; Presencial; GBP 18 000 - 26 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible hours

Friendly environment

Broaden accounting knowledge

Exposure to management accounts

Free parking

Resumo da oferta

The OPRA Group in Chelmsford is seeking a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function. This role is ideal for an organised, detail-oriented finance professional looking for flexible hours and a friendly, growing team.

You will process purchase and sales invoices, assist with accounts payable/receivable, reconcile banks, help with month-end tasks, and contribute to management accounts over time.

Qualificações

• Experience in Accounts Assistant/Finance roles.
• Knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proactive and positive approach.

Responsabilidades

• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with payment runs.
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments.
• Prepare information for month-end processes.
• Assist with management accounts preparation.
• Data entry and finance administration.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with ad hoc finance tasks as required.

Conhecimentos

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel skills

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Proactive approach

Formação académica

AAT qualification or studying AAT

Ferramentas

Xero

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are recruiting for a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join a friendly and growing business based in Chelmsford. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for flexibility.

Working closely with the wider team, you will support the day-to-day finance function and play an important role in ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date. There is genuine scope for learning and development, with opportunities to gain exposure to management accounts activities over time.

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, or someone studying towards an accounting qualification who is looking to broaden their experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Bank reconciliations
• Assisting with payment runs
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments where required
• Preparing information and documentation for month-end processes
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Data entry and finance administration
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Assisting with ad hoc finance tasks as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeping or similar role
• Knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting software
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
• A proactive and positive approach

Desirable

• AAT qualification or currently studying AAT
• Experience supporting month-end activities
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software

What's on Offer?

• Flexible part-time hours
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to develop wider accounting knowledge
• Exposure to management accounts activities
• Free parking

Please note:

Due to the location of the office, applicants will need access to their own transport and be able to commute reliably to Chelmsford.

If you're looking for a flexible finance role within a growing business where you can make a real impact and continue developing your skills, we'd love to hear from you.