Part-time Accounts Assistant

PAXT Ltd; Sawston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in Sawston. This role offers flexibility, allowing you to balance work with personal commitments. You will play a crucial part in the finance function, assisting with financial reports, processing invoices, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. If you have a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing business that values excellence and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Ability to process financial data accurately with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Process supplier invoices and allocate customer payments.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Part-time Accounts Assistant

Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week, flexible

Location: Sawston, Cambridge (office-based)

Salary: £26-£30k pro rata

We're hiring a part-time Accounts Assistant in our Sawston office, and we can be really flexible with your hours to work around your other commitments, such as school drop off.

At PAXT, we grow international markets on behalf of some of the world's leading professional audio brands. We are looking for a friendly and highly organised Accounts Assistant to help with the finance function within our growing business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and statements
2. Processing supplier invoices, using "Dynamics 365 Business Central" (training provided)
3. Allocating customer payments and monitoring customer accounts
4. Assisting with the preparation of monthly VAT returns
5. Reconciling bank accounts and other financial records for accuracy
6. Supporting monthly payroll processes
7. Preparing supplier payment runs
8. Processing and analysing company credit card statements
9. Preparing and posting journal entries
10. Monitoring cash flow
11. Supporting month-end and year-end closing processes

Experience, Attributes, and Skills

1. Attention to detail: Ability to process financial data accurately
2. Accuracy: Maintaining the integrity of financial records
3. Organisational skills: Keeping records well-organised and efficient
4. Computer literacy: Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets
5. Communication skills: Effectively communicating with clients and colleagues
6. Analytical skills: Identifying and analysing financial data
7. Problem-solving skills: Resolving financial discrepancies

About PAXT

With over 30 years of experience in developing, managing, and supplying markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, we are the trusted export partner for many of the world's leading professional audio brands.

PAXT is committed to delivering higher volumes and more profitable export sales to our brand partners than they would otherwise achieve without us. This has been our consistent achievement throughout our 30-year history, thanks to a combination of local knowledge and modern logistics.

We are passionate about professional audio installation, and we expect that passion to drive excellence and exceptional service in our business. We value thorough regional knowledge, personal visits, and local insights. Our commitment to fair partnerships is backed by our extensive experience in international export administration, governance, and management.