Part Time Office Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Chieveley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Commercial in Bristol is seeking a part-time Office Administrator to support daily operations in a busy accountancy practice. This permanent role is 20 hours per week, spread over four days from 10:00am to 3:00pm, with some flexibility, and a salary of £16,457 per year.

You will handle reception and filing, manage general office administration, assist colleagues with deadlines, and help oversee social media for the practice in a supportive, detail-oriented team.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a professional practice environment.
• Competent IT skills, including Excel, Xero, Sage, and Microsoft Office.
• Organised, detail-focused and dependable.
• Clear communicator who works well in a small team.
• Able to prioritise, stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Keep the practice running smoothly and prioritise workloads across the team.
• Work with the accounts system, ensuring compliance and supporting the wider team.
• Supporting clients with uploading documents and dealing with general queries.
• Carrying out reception and filing duties.
• Supporting with general office administration.
• Managing and supporting the practice’s social media.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Tools

Excel

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Based in Downend, this Part Time Office Assistant role with Pertemps Bristol Commercial offers a permanent schedule of 20 hours weekly, spread across four days between 10:00am and 3:00pm, with some flexibility. The position commands a salary of £16,457 per annum and sits within a respected local accountancy firm. Your primary focus involves supporting daily operations, coordinating administrative workflows, and assisting colleagues in meeting strict deadlines. Key attributes include strong organisational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks effectively. This position suits a reliable administrator seeking a steady, long-term arrangement within a supportive professional setting, where your contribution directly underpins the smooth running of a busy practice.

Part-Time Office Administrator Location: Bristol Annual Salary: £16,457 per annum Hours: 20 hours per week Working Pattern: 4 days per week, 10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Join a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice in Bristol, where experience meets a genuinely friendly and supportive team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an organised, detail-focused Administrator who enjoys being at the heart of a busy practice and helping to keep everything running like clockwork.

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the business, working closely with colleagues across the practice and helping to ensure deadlines are met with confidence and calm.

Main Duties

• Keeping the practice running smoothly and prioritising workloads across the team
• Working with the accounts system, ensuring compliance and becoming a super user to support the wider team
• Supporting clients with uploading documents and dealing with general queries
• Carrying out reception and filing duties
• Supporting with general office administration
• Managing and supporting the practice’s social media

About You

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a professional practice environment such as accountancy or legal
• Competent IT skills and confident using Excel, Xero, Sage and Microsoft Office Suite
• Naturally organised, detail-focused and dependable
• A clear and confident communicator who enjoys working with people
• Comfortable working as part of a small, friendly team
• Able to manage priorities, stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines

If you love structure, thrive in a professional environment and want to be part of a team that values reliability, collaboration and a friendly approach, this could be your next great move.