Part-Time Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Hays PLC; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Colchester is seeking a Part-Time Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to support their finance team. The role involves processing invoices, reconciliation tasks, and assisting with VAT returns. Candidates should have purchase ledger experience and be adaptable in learning new accounting processes. Competitive salary offered for the part-time position with a substantial benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in processing, coding and matching purchase invoices.
• Familiarity with VAT returns and reconciliation processes.
• Ability to adapt to new accounting packages.

Responsibilities

• Process, code and match purchase invoices.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Knowledge of accounting function

Confident approach to learning

Job description

Part-Time Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper - Colchester - £27000 - £32000 FTE

Your new company

My client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their finance team in Colchester.

Your new role

Reporting to and supporting the Finance Manager, key duties will include:
- Processing, coding and matching purchase invoices
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Supplier payment runs
- Credit card reconciliations
- Expenses
- Bank reconciliations
- VAT returns
- Assisting with month-end and year-end processes

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have purchase ledger experience, alongside wider knowledge of the accounting function. A confident approach to learning new accounting packages and processes will be pivotal.

What you'll get in return

£27000 - £32000 (full-time equivalent)
Working hours: Circa 25 hours per week
Benefits package includes generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, life assurance

What you need to do now

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• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you