Part Time Office Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Commercial in Bristol is seeking a Part Time Office Assistant for 15 hours per week, across three days from 10:00am to 3:00pm, to support a respected accountancy practice with daily administrative tasks and timely deadlines.

You will prioritise workloads, handle IT systems including Excel, Xero, Sage and Microsoft Office, and provide reliable reception and filing support, helping the team stay organised and calm in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally in a professional practice such as accountancy or legal.
• Competent IT skills and confident using Excel, Xero, Sage and Microsoft Office.
• Organised, detail-focused and dependable.
• Strong communication and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Part Time Office Assistant position in Bristol is available with Pertemps Bristol Commercial, offering an annual salary of £12,342.86. This permanent role requires 15 hours per week, worked across three days from 10:00am to 3:00pm. You will support a respected accountancy practice by managing daily administrative tasks, prioritising team workloads, and maintaining the accounts system. Strong organisational abilities and careful attention to detail are essential for handling varied duties and meeting deadlines. Prior experience in an office setting is advantageous. This position suits a reliable individual seeking a structured, part-time schedule within a professional environment.

Part-Time Office Administrator Location: Bristol Annual Salary: £12,342.86 Hours: 15 hours per week Working Pattern: 3 days per week, 10:00am – 3:00pm

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.