Part Time Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Potential to progress to full-time

Ownership of finance processes

Job summary

Confidential in Caterham is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a permanent part-time role (24 hours per week). The position offers flexibility with a view to future full-time progression and a busy, supportive finance team.

Responsibilities include invoicing, bookkeeping, VAT/CIS returns and basic payroll tasks. The role requires prior accounts or bookkeeping experience, good Excel skills and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, finance or bookkeeping roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial administration.
• Proficient with accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and maintain sales ledger.
• General bookkeeping and financial record keeping.
• Reconcile bank and card transactions.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.
• Assist with payroll and wage administration when required.
• Handle calls and emails, file and scan confidential documents.
• Support year-end accounts and audits.

Skills

Accounts experience

Accounting principles

Excel

Office software

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Construction industry exp.

Tools

Accounting software

Construction software

Job description

Part Time Accounts Assistant

Location: Caterham, Surrey (Fully Office Based)

Salary: £28,100 pro rata (which would equate to £15,868.24 per annum or £12.71 per hour).

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time (24 hours per week)

A busy and established business based in Caterham is seeking a reliable and organised Accounts Assistant to join the team on a part time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts or bookkeeping experience who is looking for a flexible, long-term role.

There is also the potential for the position to develop into a full-time role in the future, subject to business needs and the successful candidate's aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining the sales ledger.
• General bookkeeping and accurate financial record keeping.
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card transactions.
• Preparing and submitting VAT and CIS returns.
• Assisting with payroll and wage administration when required.
• Handling incoming telephone calls and email enquiries.
• Filing, scanning and maintaining confidential documents.
• Supporting year-end accounts and audit processes.
• Providing general administrative support as required.

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance or bookkeeping role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial administration.
• Experience with accounting software (construction industry software experience beneficial but not essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Construction industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Permanent part-time position (24 hours per week).
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of key finance processes.
• Potential for the role to progress to a full-time position in the future.

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper seeking a varied and rewarding part-time role, we would love to hear from you.