Part Time Accounts Assistant

Red Recruitment 247; Tumby; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant in Tumby, England, offering flexible hours of 25 per week and a pro-rata salary of £28,000. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge, experience with VAT returns and reconciliation, and familiarity with Xero. This position emphasizes detail orientation and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting knowledge required for VAT returns.
• Must have experience with bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with Xero is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns.
• Carry out regular bank reconciliations.
• Process sales and purchase orders using Xero.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting and financial administration

Proven ability with VAT returns and bank reconciliations

Experience using Xero

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Organised and detail-focused

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Part-time Accounts Assistant / Accounts Manager / Finance Administrator - Flexible 25 hours per week, salary c. £28,000 pro-rata.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting accurate VAT returns
• Carrying out regular bank reconciliations
• Processing sales and purchase orders, invoices, payments, and receipts using Xero
• Checking supplier statements and investigating variances
• Managing debt recovery and credit control
• Overseeing stock reports and inventory management
• Using bespoke finance and admin software
• Preparing reports and financial summaries as needed

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial administration
• Proven ability with VAT returns and bank reconciliations (essential)
• Experience using Xero (essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised, detail-focused, and confident managing your own workload

What You Will Be Like

• Detail-driven with a strong focus on accuracy
• Proactive and happy to roll up your sleeves to get things done
• Comfortable managing your own workload but also a great team player
• Positive, approachable, and easy to work with
• Someone who enjoys problem-solving and improving processes

Package & Benefits

• Salary: c. £28,000 p.a. pro-rata
• Hours: 25 per week