Part-Time Accounts Assistant

Interaction Recruitment; Wyboston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established finance team in the UK. This part-time role involves processing supplier invoices, supporting month-end activities, and working collaboratively in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in accounts payable and a proactive attitude. The position offers flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development after an initial training period.

Benefits

Stable and supportive working environment

Development opportunities

Hybrid working after training

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in supplier ledger/accounts payable.
• Intermediate Excel skills are desirable.
• Experience in a finance environment with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Prepare and process payment runs, including BACS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Microsoft Excel

Good communication skills

Education

AAT part-qualified or currently studying

Tools

Finance systems

O365

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with a well‑established and respected organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their UK finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who enjoys a hands‑on role and wants to be part of a collaborative, supportive finance function to join them on a part‑time basis.

The ideal candidate will be working around 18 hours per week, with flexibility on hours/days – would suit someone looking to work school hours.

The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial processing, with a strong focus on supplier ledger activities. You will also support month‑end processes, audits, and a variety of ad‑hoc finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Preparing and processing payment runs, including BACS and internal netting
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Processing employee expense claims and uploading to the finance system
• Assisting with month‑end activities, including accruals and prepayments
• Maintaining accurate supplier records
• Responding to supplier and internal finance queries professionally
• Supporting year‑end audit processes and ad‑hoc finance projects

About You

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working within a supplier ledger / accounts payable role
• AAT part‑qualified or currently studying (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Good working knowledge of finance systems
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and O365 (intermediate Excel skills desirable)
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

What's on Offer

• A stable and supportive working environment
• Exposure to a broad finance role with development opportunities
• The chance to work closely with an experienced finance team
• Generous salary in line with experience – £30‑34k full time equivalent, pro‑rated to reflect the reduced hours
• Hybrid working after initial training period.

If you're an Accounts Assistant looking for your next step in a well‑structured finance function, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion – interviews will be taking place week commencing 12th January 2026.

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