Part-Time Accounts Assistant

Reed; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Accountancy is recruiting for a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join a family-run business in Middlesbrough. The role is a varied, all-round accounts position offering flexibility and the opportunity to become a valued member of a friendly and supportive team.

You will work closely with management handling day-to-day finance activities, ensuring accurate records and supporting the smooth running of the accounts function.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of sales/purchase ledgers, credit control and bank reconciliations.
• Experience using QuickBooks is desirable.
• Good IT skills, including Excel.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger.
• Credit control and chasing overdue payments.
• Processing supplier invoices and payments.
• Bank reconciliations and petty cash management.
• Allocating receipts and payments.
• Assisting with month-end accounting processes.
• Resolving customer and supplier account queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using QuickBooks.
• Providing general accounts and administrative support as required.

Skills

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Credit control

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Reed Accountancy are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join a successful, family-run business based in Middlesbrough. This is a varied, all-round accounts role offering flexibility and the opportunity to become a valued member of a friendly and supportive team.

Working closely with management, you will be responsible for the day-to-day finance activities of the business, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained and supporting the smooth running of the accounts function.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger
• Credit control and chasing overdue payments
• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Bank reconciliations
• Petty cash management and reconciliation
• Allocating receipts and payments
• Assisting with month-end accounting processes
• Resolving customer and supplier account queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records using QuickBooks
• Providing general accounts and administrative support as required

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeping position
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control and bank reconciliations
• Experience using QuickBooks is highly desirable
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Friendly, reliable and keen to contribute within a small, close-knit team

What's on Offer?

• Part-time role working 3 days per week
• Friendly, family-run business environment
• Varied and hands-on accounts position
• Long-term, stable employment opportunity
• Competitive salary dependent on experience

All-round accounts position, handling AP/AR, CC, bank recs, petty cash, bank statements, reconciling accounts, bank statements, reconciling accounts, use Quickbooks