Part-time Assistant Accountant

EA First; Littleport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a part-time Assistant Accountant for a client based in Ely. This role involves working closely with the Financial Controller to manage month-end and year-end processes, purchase and sales ledgers, and credit control activities. Ideal candidates will be studying towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA, and possess strong skills in Excel and effective problem-solving. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with perks like private medical cover and study support.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Study support

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts/finance role handling month-end/year-end tasks.
• Familiarity with purchase and sales ledgers and credit control.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle month end and year end processes.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Oversee credit control activities.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Self-Motivation

Education

Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Baan

Job description

A rare part-time opportunity for an Assistant Accountant has become available at our Ely based client.

Working 30 hours per week, you'll be joining a busy finance team, where you'll be working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

With lots of variety, your role will include:

• Month end/Year end
• Purchase ledger
• Sales ledger
• Credit control
• Reporting
• Processing of expenses
• Admin tasks

You'll be working in an accounts/finance role doing similar duties, ideally studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA.

A good level of Excel, Outlook, Word and ERP systems is required, with Baan experience being desirable but not essential.

We're looking for an organised, problem-solver who is self-motivated and enthusiastic!

The recruitment of this role will be moving quickly - if you're interested - apply now!

Location:

Ely (with hybrid working)

Hours:

30 hours per week (with flexible working available)

Salary:

Competitive

Benefits:

Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance, Pension Scheme, 34 days including bank holidays + more including study support.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.