PT Assistant Accountant

Farrer Barnes Limited; Medway Street; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job summary

Farrer Barnes Ltd is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a part-time basis, with hybrid working options and 30 hours per week.

You will work closely with the wider finance team to manage day-to-day accounting, support month-end processes, and maintain accurate financial records while providing timely support to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous Assistant Accountant experience
• Strong transactional finance background
• Good understanding of reconciliations and month-end processes
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Comfortable working in a hands-on finance role

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and supporting purchase and sales ledger activities
• Bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end processes
• Preparing journals and maintaining accurate financial records
• Handling finance queries and supporting internal stakeholders
• Providing general support across the finance function

Skills

Assistant Accountant experience

transactional finance background

Reconciliations

Month‑end processes

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

The Company

A well-established business with a supportive finance team, looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join on a part-time basis. This is a great opportunity to become a key part of the finance function and support across a varied workload.

The Role

Working closely with the wider finance team, you’ll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting function. This role will suit someone who is happy being hands‑on, enjoys the transactional side of finance, and can hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and supporting purchase and sales ledger activities
• Bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end processes
• Preparing journals and maintaining accurate financial records
• Handling finance queries and supporting internal stakeholders
• Providing general support across the finance function

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous Assistant Accountant experience
• Strong transactional finance background
• Good understanding of reconciliations and month-end processes
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on finance role

The Package

• Salary circa £35,000 pro rata
• 30 hours per week (flexible across 4 or 5 days)
• Hybrid working available with 1-2 days from home
• Supportive working environment with flexibility around hours

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.