Accounts Assistant - Part Time

Accounts Administrator (Part-Time)

Location:

Cheddar
Salary:
Up to £15 per hour DOE (£17,000 - £18,720 pro rata)

Hours:

22-24 hours per week over 3 days (must include Friday)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to join our growing and ambitious team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience in a small or medium-sized business who is looking for a varied, hands-on role within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our day-to-day finance operations, working with Sage Accounts and Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger
Processing purchase invoices onto Sage, matching to delivery notes and purchase orders
Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies
Coding invoices accurately
Reconciling supplier accounts to statements
Managing supplier queries

Sales Ledger
Raising customer invoices
Credit control - chasing overdue accounts via phone, email and letter
Handling customer account queries

Banking & Payments
Allocating payments and receipts
Performing bank reconciliations
Preparing supplier payment runs
Processing ad hoc supplier and client payments

Expenses & Financial Administration
Processing employee expense claims and verifying documentation
Managing company credit card expenses and reconciliations
Ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded
Handling telephone enquiries from colleagues, customers and suppliers
General accounts administration including filing and archiving
Supporting the finance team with ad hoc tasks as required

Skills & Experience
Minimum 2 years' experience in an accounts or finance role
Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping

Experience with sales and purchase ledger processes and reconciliations
Knowledge of nominal codes, chart of accounts and VAT tax codes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage (or similar accounting software)
Excellent numerical skills and high attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Confident telephone manner and strong communication skills
AAT qualified or qualified by experience (advantageous)

What We Offer
Competitive salary up to £15 per hour (depending on experience)
Automatic enrolment into a Workplace Pension Scheme
Full training and ongoing support
Free workwear
Free on-site parking
Company social activities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an energetic, inclusive business at an exciting stage of growth. If you are proactive, organised, and ready to contribute to a developing finance function, we would love to hear from you.

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today