Account Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Accounts Assistant

Part Time - 26 hours/ week

Office based

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied, fast paced role within a friendly and collaborative finance team?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading UK-based organisation that forms part of a global group, supporting a broad range of accounts functions while developing your professional skills.

Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance department, covering purchase ledger, expenses, credit control, VAT processes and a range of monthly reporting tasks. This position is ideal for someone proactive, detail-focused, and keen to build on their accounting knowledge within a supportive environment.

Purchase Ledger & Supplier Management

• Maintain and update supplier accounts, including payment terms within SAP.

• Process and reconcile purchase invoices, payments, supplier statements and purchase orders.

• Prepare purchase ledger accruals and assist with fixed asset and prepaid invoice processes.

• Review SAP payment reports and arrange supplier payments.

• Manage the office procurement process including Amazon account purchases.

Expenses, Reporting & Transaction Processing

• Oversee the company expense system, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.

• Support PA with expense claim processing when required.

• Produce reports including entertainment expenditure for monthly KPIs.

• Reconcile import documentation with summaries and inter-company invoices.

• Post customer payments and manage intercompany invoice processes.

• Prepare credit notes, sales invoices, rebate notes, and arrange HMRC payments.

• Maintain VAT knowledge and learn VAT return processes to provide cover.

Banking & General Accounts Tasks

• Import bank statements into SAP, matching transactions on a weekly basis.

• Maintain petty cash records and manage top-ups.

• Handle monthly stationery orders.

Credit Control

• Process customer account applications and run credit checks.

• Monitor credit limits and review customer payment behaviour.

• Issue reminders, statements, and chase overdue payments via phone, email and formal letters.

• Produce month-end debtors reports and elevate concerns when required.

• AAT Level 2 (minimum)

• Strong fundamental accounting knowledge including double-entry bookkeeping, P&L, balance sheet, VAT and HMRC rules.

• SAP experience is highly desirable.

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar accounting role.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

• High levels of accuracy, professionalism, and a proactive work ethic.

• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and maintaining strong credit control practices.

• Join a small, supportive team where your contribution really counts.

• Gain exposure to a wide variety of accounting duties

• Work in a stable, growing business that's part of an international group.

• Opportunities to grow your knowledge of VAT, SAP, and broader finance processes.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding part-time Accounts Assistant role.