Part-Time Accounts Assistant – Flexible Hours & Growth

The OPRA Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Friendly environment

Broaden accounting knowledge

Exposure to management accounts

Free parking

Job summary

The OPRA Group in Chelmsford is seeking a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function. This role is ideal for an organised, detail-oriented finance professional looking for flexible hours and a friendly, growing team.

You will process purchase and sales invoices, assist with accounts payable/receivable, reconcile banks, help with month-end tasks, and contribute to management accounts over time.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant/Finance roles.
• Knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proactive and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with payment runs.
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments.
• Prepare information for month-end processes.
• Assist with management accounts preparation.
• Data entry and finance administration.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with ad hoc finance tasks as required.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel skills

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Proactive approach

Education

AAT qualification or studying AAT

Tools

Xero

Job description

The OPRA Group in Chelmsford is seeking a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function. This role is ideal for an organised, detail-oriented finance professional looking for flexible hours and a friendly, growing team.

You will process purchase and sales invoices, assist with accounts payable/receivable, reconcile banks, help with month-end tasks, and contribute to management accounts over time.