Part Time Accounts Assistant

Howett Thorpe; Godalming; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Car parking onsite

Job summary

Howett Thorpe in Godalming is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant on a 10-month fixed term contract. The role is around 3 days a week and office-based, with a strong benefits package and a supportive working culture.

You will join a finance team of four and assist with the daily finance function while supporting other departments. Prior accounting exposure and Sage experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Strong accounting exposure.
• Able to start at short notice.
• Experience with Sage would be preferable.

Responsibilities

• Coding and sorting purchase invoices and posting bank payments.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding payment dates.
• Updating fixed asset registers and depreciation journals quarterly.
• Prepare rental calculations and pay rental invoices.
• Raise purchase orders for all companies.
• Support monthly management accounts preparation.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns using Sage MTD where needed.
• Maintain and update records of offsite filing.
• Build relationships with new and existing suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong accounting exposure

Ability to start at short notice

Tools

Sage

Job description

A growing SME business based in Godalming are looking for a part-time Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 10-month fixed term contract. You will be joining a dynamic and expanding organisation in a fascinating industry that offers great career stability. This role is being offered on a part-time basis, around 3 days a week. Furthermore, this role would be office based and comes with strong benefits and a great working culture. A brilliant role for someone with a varied accounting background that is looking for a flexible, local position.

Job Title

Part Time Accounts Assistant

Job Type

Contract, part time

Location

Godalming, Surrey

Salary

£28000 - £30,000 pro rata

Reference No

16169

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• Car parking onsite

About the Role

In this role, you will be working within a finance team of 4 and will be reporting into the Finance Manager. You will be assisting with the daily running of the finance function as well as supporting other departments across the business. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Coding and sorting purchase invoices, posting bank payments and liaising with suppliers regarding payment dates.
• Updating all fixed asset registers and complete depreciation journals quarterly.
• Prepare rental calculations and pay all rental invoices.
• Raise purchase orders for all companies.
• Supporting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns using the Sage MTD software for both VAT groups, when needed.
• Maintain and update records of the company’s offsite filing.
• Building relationships with new/existing suppliers.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Strong accounting exposure
• Able to start at short notice
• Experience with Sage would be preferable
• Good attention to detail