Part Time Accounts Assistant

RMS Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to manage the day-to-day accounts for a construction business. The role involves bookkeeping, VAT returns, and liaising with teams. Ideal candidates will have proven accounts experience, strong knowledge of Xero, and excellent communication skills. This flexible position offers 20-24 hours per week, either in five half days or three full days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within construction.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software.
• Ability to handle CIS, PAYE, and VAT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliation tasks.
• Verify and submit CIS and PAYE reports.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Skills

Proven experience in accounts

Strong knowledge of Xero

Handling CIS and PAYE

Attention to detail

Strong 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

• 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 (url removed)

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.