Part-Time Accounts Assistant — Sage, AP/AR, 20hrs/wk

Haddenham Garden Centre Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Staff discount after probationary

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Haddenham Garden Centre Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its small accounts team. The role is 20 hours per week, with the option to arrange across 4 or 5 days, reporting to the Accounts Manager.

You will handle day‑to‑day accounts payable and receivable, process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements, record customer receipts, and assist with month‑end procedures using Sage. A high degree of accuracy, integrity and the ability to meet deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts role or similar finance position.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reconciliations.
• Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system.
• Strong numerical, organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve queries efficiently.
• Methodical approach to work and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• A high level of integrity and discretion handling confidential financial and employee information.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments in line with terms.
• Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts and statements.
• Record customer receipts and issue quarterly statements.
• Record web sales transactions and issue credit notes.
• Investigate discrepancies between reports and accounting records.
• Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Support month-end procedures and VAT return preparation.
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry.

Skills

Accounts experience

Sage experience

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion & integrity

Teamwork

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Haddenham Garden Centre Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its small accounts team. The role is 20 hours per week, with the option to arrange across 4 or 5 days, reporting to the Accounts Manager.

You will handle day‑to‑day accounts payable and receivable, process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements, record customer receipts, and assist with month‑end procedures using Sage. A high degree of accuracy, integrity and the ability to meet deadlines is essential.