Part Time Finance Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable employment agency in Wellington is seeking a Part Time Finance Assistant. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing accounts, and supporting financial operations. The ideal candidate has prior accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Sage 50 and Excel. This is a permanent part-time role offering competitive pay and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Fun, friendly team

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Company discounts scheme

Death in Service benefit

Staff parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting assistant role is essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• Familiarity with accounting software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and manage supplier payments.
• Create and manage sales invoices while resolving queries.
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Process transactions in foreign currencies accurately.
• Support various financial tasks including bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in IT

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Experience with Sage 50

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

About the company

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 [e-mail]. If you would like to discuss the role prior to application please call the team on 01823 285440.

Equal Opportunities

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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