Part Time Accounts Assistant

Hewett Recruitment; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant for a part-time position. Based in Ledbury, you will support the finance team with tasks such as managing purchase ledgers, expense processing, and credit control. Ideal candidates will have AAT Level 2, fundamental accounting knowledge, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and develop your skills in a growing company.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for skill development

Stable, growing business

Qualifications

• Minimum of AAT Level 2 qualification.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update supplier accounts in SAP.
• Process purchase invoices and payments.
• Oversee company expense system for compliance.
• Monitor credit limits and customer payment behaviour.

Skills

Fundamental accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive work ethic

Education

AAT Level 2

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Part Time - 26 hours/ week

Office based

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied, fast paced role within a friendly and collaborative finance team?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading UK-based organisation that forms part of a global group, supporting a broad range of accounts functions while developing your professional skills.

Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance department, covering purchase ledger, expenses, credit control, VAT processes and a range of monthly reporting tasks. This position is ideal for someone proactive, detail-focused, and keen to build on their accounting knowledge within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger & Supplier Management

• Maintain and update supplier accounts, including payment terms within SAP.

• Process and reconcile purchase invoices, payments, supplier statements and purchase orders.

• Prepare purchase ledger accruals and assist with fixed asset and prepaid invoice processes.

• Review SAP payment reports and arrange supplier payments.

• Manage the office procurement process including Amazon account purchases.

Expenses, Reporting & Transaction Processing

• Oversee the company expense system, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.

• Support PA with expense claim processing when required.

• Produce reports including entertainment expenditure for monthly KPIs.

• Reconcile import documentation with summaries and inter-company invoices.

• Post customer payments and manage intercompany invoice processes.

• Prepare credit notes, sales invoices, rebate notes, and arrange HMRC payments.

• Maintain VAT knowledge and learn VAT return processes to provide cover.

Banking & General Accounts Tasks

• Import bank statements into SAP, matching transactions on a weekly basis.

• Maintain petty cash records and manage top-ups.

• Handle monthly stationery orders.

Credit Control

• Process customer account applications and run credit checks.

• Monitor credit limits and review customer payment behaviour.

• Issue reminders, statements, and chase overdue payments via phone, email and formal letters.

• Produce month-end debtors reports and escalate concerns when required.

About You

• AAT Level 2 (minimum)

• Strong fundamental accounting knowledge including double-entry bookkeeping, P&L, balance sheet, VAT and HMRC rules.

• SAP experience is highly desirable.

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar accounting role.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

• High levels of accuracy, professionalism, and a proactive work ethic.

• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and maintaining strong credit control practices.

Why Apply?

• Join a small, supportive team where your contribution really counts.

• Gain exposure to a wide variety of accounting duties

• Work in a stable, growing business that's part of an international group.

• Opportunities to grow your knowledge of VAT, SAP, and broader finance processes.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding part-time Accounts Assistant role.