PT Accounts Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established SME in the distribution sector located in Banbury is looking for a part-time Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role involves accurate sales ledger processing and cash collection, with flexibility in working hours. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in a similar role and strong numerical abilities, along with good Excel skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, professional development chances, and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

20 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Death in service cover

Free onsite parking

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales ledger or accounts assistant role.
• Ability to manage invoices and cash collections efficiently.
• Experience in a fast-paced finance environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate sales ledger processing.
• Manage cash collection activities and resolve queries.
• Support month-end and year-end activities.

Skills

Good numerical ability

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisation skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Confident communication

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT or CBE (advantage)

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing SME within the distribution sector, based in Banbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance function in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Part-time hours are approximately 15 per week, with flexibility around working days and start times to suit the successful candidate. The full-time equivalent salary is £30,000, which will be pro-rated based on hours worked.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance professional who enjoys working across the sales ledger and receivables, supporting the wider finance team and playing an active role in the day-to‑day financial operations of a fast‑paced business.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely sales ledger processing, effective cash collection and supporting month‑end and year‑end activities. You will also work closely with internal teams and external customers to resolve queries efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-invoicing administration
• Raising customer invoices via finance and operational systems, including manual invoicing
• Management and control of the receivables ledger
• Cash collection activities, including statements, customer contact and query resolution
• Aged debt analysis and management of overdue balances
• Weekly cash receipt forecasting
• Assisting with month-end reconciliations and year-end transactions
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Invoice and credit note administration
• Providing cross-cover support to Accounts Payable when required
• Ad hoc finance tasks to support the wider team

About You

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a sales ledger or accounts assistant role
• Good numerical ability and accounting knowledge (AAT or CBE would be an advantage)
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach
• Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to resolve queries promptly
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using Sage 50
• Background in a fast‑paced or high‑growth business
• Experience within an SME or logistics / transport / distribution environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Death in service cover after qualifying period
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Flexible and supportive working culture

If you are looking for a part‑time Accounts Assistant role within a growing and people‑focused business, Butler Rose would love to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.