Part Time Accounts Assistant

Resource Management Solutions; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing construction company in Newton Aycliffe is seeking an experienced Part-Time Accounts Assistant to manage all day-to-day accounts functions. This role requires proficiency in Xero and knowledge of CIS, PAYE, and VAT. The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently. The position offers flexible working arrangements, with 20-24 hours per week, allowing for a work-life balance in a supportive environment. Interested candidates should apply directly or send their CV.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within construction.
• Strong knowledge of CIS, PAYE, and VAT.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliation using Xero.
• Verify and submit CIS and PAYE.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Process payments and issue remittances.
• Reconcile purchase ledger.
• Produce financial reports for Directors.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Reconciliation using Xero

CIS handling

PAYE management

VAT preparation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Part‑Time Accounts Assistant (Experienced)

• Location : Newton Aycliffe
• Start Date : February (or sooner)
• Salary : £25,000 per annum
• Contract : Permanent
• Working Hours & Flexibility : This is a part‑time role (20-24 hours per week) with flexible working arrangements, either : 5-part days per week, or 3 full days per week

RMS Recruitment are seeking an experienced and highly capable part‑time accounts professional to take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day accounts function of our client’s construction business. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently and confidently lead the accounts side of the company.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for managing the accounts function in its entirety, including close liaison with our commercial and construction teams.

Key responsibilities will include

• Day‑to‑day bookkeeping and reconciliation using Xero
• Verifying and submitting CIS and PAYE
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Processing payments and issuing remittances
• Purchase ledger reconciliation
• Producing financial reports and updates for Directors
• Supporting and liaising with the commercial / construction team as required

About You

• Proven experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within construction or a related sector
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Confident handling CIS, PAYE, and VAT
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and take ownership of the accounts function
• Strong communication skills and comfortable reporting to senior management

If you are an experienced accounts professional looking for a flexible, autonomous role within a growing business, we would be keen to hear from you. Please apply directly or email a CV to [e-mail]

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.