Part-Time Accounts Assistant (FTC)

Room at the Top Recruitment; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant for a part-time fixed term contract in Hertford. The role involves managing various accounting tasks including bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and report generation. Ideal candidates will possess significant finance experience, strong numeracy skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The position offers various benefits including a pension scheme and private healthcare after six months.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment Pension

Non-contractual profit share bonus

Private Healthcare Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual wellness contribution

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts or Finance role is essential.
• Strong numeracy with excellent attention to detail is necessary.
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure is important.

Responsibilities

• Log cheques received and prepare them for auto posting.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and post bills.
• Produce financial reports for management meetings.

Skills

Accounts/Finance experience

Strong academic record

Strong numeracy skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong verbal communication

Excellent attention to detail

Well-developed IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to work alongside the Accounts Manager and a second Accounts Assistant as part of the wider Operations team. This is a Part-Time Fixed Term Contract role (maternity leave cover: Nov 2025 - Aug 2026) working 14.5 hours per week (Mondays and Thursdays from 9.00am - 17.15pm with 1 hour lunch break). The role is office based on site in Hertford. The salary offered is £11,500 per annum pro rata (£28,551 FTE per annum).

Duties

• Log cheques received onto an Excel spreadsheet and scan copies of cheques to colleagues for auto posting to the accounts system.
• Log onto bank; inform departments of funds received and process as above.
• Transfer and write off of WIP.
• Post bills, write off bills, post credit notes.
• Post auto transactions.
• Record cheque details in paying-in books and take them to the bank.
• Print cheques.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Transfer daily bill payments on the bank.
• Purchase ledger – posting invoices received and paying due invoices on a weekly basis.
• Month end tasks.
• Deposit account transfers.
• Produce reports – weekly aged debt, month-end reports and WIP & debtors meetings with company areas.
• Post staff expenses.
• Process card payments.

Skills / Experience

• Accounts/Finance experience required.
• Strong academic record.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly when required.
• Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to pick up new systems and procedures quickly.
• Ability to deal with a large volume of work, managing conflicting priorities while ensuring high accuracy and care.
• Motivated and pro-active.
• Well-developed IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality.
• A team player who is looking to work with a progressive, well regarded firm.

Company Benefits

• Auto-enrolment Pension with Royal London (after 3 months).
• Non-contractual profit share bonus (not guaranteed).
• Private Healthcare Scheme (after 6 months).
• 4 x Salary Life Assurance Scheme (after 6 months).
• £600 annual contribution to a wellness activity (after 6 months).
• Birthday Leave.
• Offsite parking expenses reimbursed.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Parking is not guaranteed and may be required to park offsite. Parking expenses are reimbursed by the company.