Part Time Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Tandem Personnel; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tandem Personnel is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper on a part-time basis.

The role focuses on accurate records, year-end readiness, and supporting the company's accountants. This hands-on position suits someone with strong bookkeeping and payroll experience, working approximately 20 hours per week with flexible start/finish times.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or bookkeeping for a small business.
• Experience using Sage 50 Accounts or similar.
• Payroll processing including PAYE, NIC and pensions.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and supplier payments.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting.
• Process payroll including PAYE/NIC/pensions.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly accounts and quarterly figures.
• Assist with year-end preparation for accountants.

Skills

Sage 50 Accounts

Payroll processing

Purchase ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Independent work

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week – flexible working hours

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their business on a part-time basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a good understanding of small business accounts, payroll and cash flow management, who can work independently and keep financial records accurate and up to date. Working approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times. The accounting system is already set up, so the main focus will be entering the correct information, maintaining accurate records and ensuring everything is ready for the company's accountants, including preparation for year-end.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger, supplier payments and credit control.
• Monitor cash flow, assist with forecasting and track incoming and outgoing payments.
• Process payroll, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate monthly accounts and prepare quarterly figures.
• Assist with monthly profit and loss figures and financial reporting.
• Collect, organise and check financial information to ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Prepare VAT information and complete relevant HMRC submissions.
• Keep accounts up to date and ensure all financial records are ready for the external accountants.
• Assist with year-end preparation, ensuring all information is organised and ready to pass to the company's accountants.
• Use Sage accounting software to maintain and update financial records.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in a similar accounts or bookkeeping role, ideally within a small business.
• Practical experience using Sage accounting software, ideally Sage 50 Accounts.
• Experience with payroll processing, including PAYE, National Insurance and pensions.
• Good knowledge of purchase ledger, credit control and supplier payments.
• Strong bank reconciliation and general bookkeeping skills.
• Understanding of cash flow, monthly accounts, profit and loss and quarterly reporting.
• Good Excel skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be organised, reliable and confident managing day-to-day accounts, taking pride in ensuring the figures are correct and that everything is properly prepared for the company's accountants, particularly in the run-up to year-end.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a flexible, part-time accounts role where they can use their experience and take responsibility for keeping a small business's finances running smoothly.