Part Time Accounts Assistant / Accounts Receivable Clerk

Trial Balance; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing architectural business in Plymouth seeks a Part-Time Accounts Assistant. Responsibilities include managing Accounts Receivable, communicating with clients on payments, and ensuring accurate reporting. Ideal candidates will possess strong accounting skills and customer service abilities, with opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for progression

Range of financial and non-financial benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates may be part or fully AAT qualified.
• Strong all-round accounting knowledge required.
• Familiarity with modern accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Receivable function and chase overdue invoices.
• Process payments and reconcile statements.
• Produce monthly reports and resolve payment issues.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Accounting Knowledge

Education

AAT Qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Part Time Accounts Assistant / Accounts Receivable Clerk - Plymouth - c£25,000

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a rapidly growing and highly successful business operating in the architectural sector, serving clients throughout the Southwest and beyond. Due to continued expansion, the company now seeks to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant with a focus on Accounts Receivable for a newly created role. This opportunity is offered on a part-time, permanent basis and will be based at the company’s central Plymouth offices.

Reporting to a highly experienced and friendly Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be supported by a small, social, and collaborative finance team.

The main responsibility of the role will be managing the Accounts Receivable function. Key duties will include communicating with clients to chase overdue invoices, processing payments, reconciling statements, producing monthly reports, and maintaining strong relationships with clients to resolve queries and payment issues.

Additional responsibilities include setting up new client accounts, carrying out credit checks, negotiating payment plans, and working closely with other departments to resolve any billing challenges.

The role is offered at 2 or 3 days per week, and the wider scope of responsibilities will depend on the agreed working hours.

Candidates may be part or fully AAT qualified, or qualified through relevant vocational experience. Strong all-round accounting knowledge and familiarity with modern accounting software (ideally Xero) are essential. This is a customer-facing role, so excellent communication and customer service skills are a must.

In addition to working in a forward-thinking and supportive business, the company offers excellent opportunities for progression and continued professional development, along with a range of financial and non-financial benefits.

For further details and to apply, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB10629. Our client hopes to arrange interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly encouraged.