Part Time Finance Assistant

Office Angels; Rockwell Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Part Time Finance Assistant in Wellington, Somerset. Responsibilities include managing purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, and various financial tasks. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an accounting role and proficiency in Sage 50. This position offers a supportive work environment and several generous benefits including annual leave and company discounts.

Benefits

Fun, friendly team

Employee Assistance Programme

Company discounts scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting assistant role is essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in IT, particularly MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and promptly into Sage 50.
• Create and manage sales invoices, resolving queries.
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely follow-ups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

IT proficiency

Education

Experience in an accounting assistant role

Tools

Sage 50

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part Time Finance Assistant
Location: Wellington, Somerset (office based)
Contract Details: Permanent, Part Time (30 hours over 5 days a week, Monday - Friday)
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 Pro Rata

This company is an innovative organisation committed to excellence in their field. They are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to support their Finance Manager and contribute to the smooth running of departmental operations. If you have a knack for numbers and an eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits & Perks:

• Fun, friendly and down to earth team
• Modern offices
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company discounts scheme for many large brands
• Death in Service benefit (claimable 3 months after your start date)
• Generous annual leave: 22 Days + Bank Holidays + Christmas closure
• Staff parking

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger: Process purchase invoices accurately and promptly into Sage 50, managing supplier payment runs.
• Sales Ledger: Create and manage sales invoices, liaising with departments to resolve queries and coordinating payment processing.
• Credit Control: Monitor customer accounts, ensuring timely follow-ups to meet debtor day targets while building rapport with clients.
• Foreign Currency: Process transactions in euros and dollars, understanding exchange rates for efficiency.
• Administrative Tasks: Support various financial-related tasks, including data transfers, bank reconciliations, and managing the accounts inbox.

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience)

• Previous experience in an accounting assistant role is essential
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Sage 50 or other accounting software
• Proficient in IT, particularly MS Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both with colleagues and customers
• A friendly, approachable manner
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks

How to apply

If you\'re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a fantastic team, we\'d love to hear from you!

Please apply online or send your CV to (url removed). If you would like to discuss the role prior to application please call the team on (phone number removed).

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