Part-Time Finance Manager & Accounts Administrator

Job Advert; Colchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Job summary

Job Advert in Colchester is seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Assistant Accountant for a part-time role (30 hours per week). The position pays £20.45 per hour with a workplace pension and a friendly, supportive team.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing ledgers, producing monthly reports, and assisting with budgeting and cash flow. Sage or Xero experience and an AAT/accounting qualification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, bookkeeping or finance roles.
• AAT or accounting qualification or working towards one.
• Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and general accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel; Sage or Xero preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in membership-based organisations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and arrange supplier payments.
• Raise, process and reconcile sales invoices.
• Manage debtors and creditors, including credit control.
• Post and reconcile bank transactions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Process memberships subscriptions and respond to queries.
• Support payroll administration and pension reporting (outsourced).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Liaise with members, suppliers and internal departments.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow monitoring and year-end prep.
• Work with senior management on financial management.

Skills

AAT

Accounting qualification

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Sage

Xero

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

AAT

Accounting qualification (or working towards one)

Tools

Excel

Sage

Xero

Job description

Job Advert in Colchester is seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Assistant Accountant for a part-time role (30 hours per week). The position pays £20.45 per hour with a workplace pension and a friendly, supportive team.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing ledgers, producing monthly reports, and assisting with budgeting and cash flow. Sage or Xero experience and an AAT/accounting qualification are preferred.