Part Time Accounts Assistant - Immediate Start

Osborne Appointments; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part Time Accounts Assistant to join their busy team in Stevenage. This role offers the opportunity to work 15 hours a week, with flexibility to increase hours during peak periods. The ideal candidate will be experienced in accounts, AAT level qualified, and possess strong attention to detail and numerical skills. You'll be responsible for coding invoices, reconciling statements, and preparing reports. This temporary position has the potential to become permanent, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts department managing accounts.
• AAT level qualified with strong numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Code supplier invoices and credit notes appropriately.
• Prepare daily sales reports and assist with management accounts.

Skills

Double entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Time management

Advanced computer skills

Education

AAT level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Role: Part Time Accounts Assistant

Location: Stevenage

Hours: Monday to Friday, 15 hours a week

Salary: GBP15.38 - GBP17.94 an hour, weekly pay

Temporary position, with the opportunity to go permanent

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy, well-established client based in Stevenage.

Our client is seeking an individual that is experienced within accounts, AAT level qualified and has flexibility to work on a part time basis, increasing hours over the busy period towards the end of the year.

Duties of an Accounts Assistant:

• Ensuring authorised supplier invoices and credit notes are coded appropriately.
• Reconciling supplier statements as received, notifying any discrepancies to suppliers on a timely basis
• Regularly reviewing aged creditors report and all bank reconciliations and ensure problems are resolved swiftly
• Preparation of supplier payment files, importation of BACS files to Business Internet Banking and setting up international bank transfers
• Prepare daily sales reports
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts including journals for prepayments, accruals
• Control code reconciliations
• Prepare p&l reports for departmental managers and answer resulting queries
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register and monthly reconciliation to nominal ledger
• Analysis of expenditure
• Assist with store and warehouse stock counts and investigate discrepancies
• Review the annual audit analysis spreadsheet on a monthly basis

What we would like from you:

• Experienced within an accounts department and managing accounts
• AAT level 3 qualification or above
• Double entry bookkeeping is essential
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong time management and ability to manage own workload
• Advanced computer skills
• Must be available to start immediately

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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